SCANLON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Texas man was injured Saturday evening when his Volkswagen Jetta collided with a semi-trailer on Interstate 35 in Carlton County.
The collision caused the car to spin 180 degrees, leaving it facing the wrong direction in the southbound lanes.
The Minnesota State Patrol identified the injured driver as 34-year-old Brian Kevin Clouse of San Antonio, Texas.
Volkswagen Strikes Semi-Trailer on I-35
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred around 6:03 p.m. on November 7, 2026.
Clouse was driving a 2026 Volkswagen Jetta southbound in the left lane of Interstate 35.
At the same time, a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia semi was entering the interstate from Highway 45.
The Volkswagen struck the rear driver’s side of the semi-trailer, according to the crash report.
The impact caused the Jetta to spin approximately 180 degrees.
The vehicle came to face the opposite direction in the southbound lanes.
Authorities confirmed that two vehicles were involved in the collision.
Texas Driver Injured in Collision
Clouse suffered injuries classified as non-life-threatening, according to the State Patrol.
He was taken to Community Memorial Hospital for medical care.
Investigators confirmed that Clouse was wearing his seat belt when the crash occurred.
The Volkswagen’s airbags deployed during the collision.
The report did not provide additional details about Clouse’s injuries or the extent of damage to his vehicle.
Semi Driver Escapes Injury
The Freightliner was driven by 51-year-old Abdullahi Ali Mohamed of Bloomington, Minnesota.
Mohamed was not injured in the crash, according to the State Patrol.
Investigators reported that Mohamed was wearing his seat belt.
The semi’s airbags did not deploy during the collision.
No additional occupants or injuries were listed in the crash report.
Dry Roads and No Alcohol Suspected
The Minnesota State Patrol reported dry pavement at the time of the Saturday evening crash.
Alcohol was not suspected as a contributing factor for either driver.
The report did not identify a specific cause of the collision beyond the described vehicle movements.
Emergency Crews Respond Near Highway 45
Several emergency agencies responded to the Interstate 35 crash near Scanlon.
Responding agencies included the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office, Cloquet Police Department, and Cloquet Fire Department.
The Minnesota State Patrol’s Duluth District handled the crash investigation.
The incident was documented under State Patrol case number 26272326.
Officials marked the crash information as complete in an update issued November 7, 2026, at 9:40 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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