OWATONNA, MN – (trfnews.i234.me) – A Henderson woman was injured Monday morning after her SUV crashed into a guardrail along Highway 14 in Steele County.
Sydney Marie Okoneski, 34, of Henderson, Minnesota, suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the November 9, 2026, crash.
The collision occurred around 6:37 a.m. on eastbound Highway 14, just east of Interstate 35 in Owatonna Township.
Kia Sportage Strikes Highway Guardrail
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Okoneski was driving a 2023 Kia Sportage eastbound on Highway 14.
The SUV collided with a guardrail shortly after passing the Interstate 35 interchange.
The impact caused the vehicle’s airbags to deploy.
State Patrol records confirm that Okoneski was wearing her seat belt when the crash occurred.
She was the only person involved in the single-vehicle collision.
Driver Transported to Owatonna Hospital
Emergency crews responded to the scene following the early morning crash.
Okoneski was transported to Owatonna Hospital for treatment of injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Authorities did not provide specific information about the nature of her injuries.
The State Patrol did not release additional details about her condition following treatment.
Dry Road Conditions Reported
Investigators reported that the highway surface was dry when the crash happened.
The crash report also indicated that alcohol was not suspected as a contributing factor.
Authorities did not identify what caused the Kia to collide with the guardrail.
No additional vehicles were listed as being involved in the collision.
Multiple Emergency Agencies Respond
The Steele County Sheriff’s Office and Mayo Ambulance assisted the Minnesota State Patrol at the scene.
The accident occurred during the morning hours near a major highway interchange serving the Owatonna area.
The State Patrol documented the collision under incident number 26104757.
According to the official report, the information was believed complete as of 10:29 a.m. Monday.
No additional injuries were reported in the crash summary.
Motorists can review the official accident information through the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates website.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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