Aitkin County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 61-year-old Aitkin man was injured Sunday morning after his vehicle went airborne along Highway 47.
The crash happened around 6:14 a.m. on November 8, 2026, in Glen Township.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the driver was identified as Leroy David Wohlers of Aitkin.
Wohlers suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Riverwood Hospital for medical treatment.
Mazda Leaves Highway and Goes Airborne
According to the State Patrol, Wohlers was driving a red 2015 Mazda 6 southbound on Highway 47.
The crash occurred near milepost 118 in Glen Township, Aitkin County.
Investigators reported that the Mazda left the roadway and entered the west ditch.
The front of the vehicle then struck a driveway embankment.
The force of the collision launched the Mazda into the air, according to the crash report.
The vehicle landed upright before eventually coming to a complete stop.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
Driver Injured and Taken to Hospital
The Minnesota State Patrol identified the driver as 61-year-old Leroy David Wohlers.
Authorities reported that Wohlers was wearing his seat belt when the crash occurred.
The vehicle’s airbags deployed during the incident.
Wohlers sustained injuries classified as non-life-threatening by the State Patrol.
He was transported to Riverwood Hospital for further medical care.
The report did not provide additional details about his injuries or treatment.
Dry Road Conditions Reported
The State Patrol listed the road surface as dry at the time of the crash.
Investigators also reported that alcohol was not suspected as a contributing factor.
The available report does not explain why the Mazda initially left the highway.
No information was provided about the vehicle’s speed before the crash.
The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office was listed among the responding agencies.
The incident was handled through the Minnesota State Patrol’s Brainerd District.
State Patrol Releases Crash Details
The crash was documented under incident number 26801416.
The State Patrol classified the incident as a single-vehicle injury crash.
Officials last updated the public report at 8:04 a.m. on November 8, 2026.
The report indicated that the available information was believed complete.
No additional injuries or vehicles were reported in the incident summary.
Readers can review Minnesota traffic crash information through the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates website.
Older incidents can also be located through the State Patrol Incident Search.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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