FOREST TOWNSHIP, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Faribault man was injured early Saturday morning when his pickup overturned along Interstate 35 in Rice County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, alcohol was suspected in connection with the single-vehicle crash.
The driver was identified as 25-year-old Cruz Cesar Paulino of Faribault, Minnesota.
Pickup Leaves Interstate 35 and Rolls
The crash occurred around 2:16 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
According to the State Patrol, Paulino was driving a 2026 Ford Ranger southbound on Interstate 35.
The pickup was traveling near mile marker 67 in Forest Township when it left the roadway.
The vehicle subsequently rolled, resulting in an injury crash.
Investigators confirmed that only one vehicle was involved in the incident.
The State Patrol did not provide additional details about what caused the pickup to leave the highway.
Driver Suffers Injuries in Rollover
Paulino suffered injuries classified as non-life-threatening, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
The report identified Allina Health Faribault as the medical facility where he received care.
Investigators confirmed that the Ford Ranger’s airbags deployed during the crash.
However, the State Patrol listed Paulino’s seat belt use as unknown.
Officials did not release additional details about his injuries or the extent of damage to the pickup.
Alcohol Suspected in Early-Morning Crash
The Minnesota State Patrol reported that alcohol was suspected as a possible factor in the rollover.
However, the report did not provide any alcohol test results or confirm that impairment caused the crash.
No criminal charges were identified in the information released.
Investigators also reported that the roadway was dry when the crash occurred.
No other vehicles or injured occupants were listed in the report.
Emergency Responders Called to Scene
The Rice County Sheriff’s Office and North Ambulance assisted with the emergency response.
The Minnesota State Patrol’s Rochester District handled the crash investigation.
The incident was documented under State Patrol case number 26104729.
The State Patrol marked the information as complete in an update issued November 7, 2026, at 8:10 p.m.
Additional traffic safety information is available through the Minnesota State Patrol.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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