MOUNTAIN IRON, MN – (trfnews.i234.me) – Two elderly drivers were injured Monday afternoon after their vehicles collided on Highway 169 in St. Louis County.
Peter Steven Novoselac, 75, of McKinley, and Patricia Ann Jones, 78, of Mountain Iron, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The crash occurred around 12:14 p.m. on November 9, 2026, at Highway 169 and Nichols Avenue in Mountain Iron.
Mazda and Chrysler Collide at Intersection
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Novoselac was driving a 2002 Chrysler Town and Country southbound on Highway 169.
He was approaching the Nichols Avenue intersection when the collision occurred.
Jones was driving a 2014 Mazda 3 that had stopped at the Nichols Avenue intersection.
Investigators reported that Jones then turned southbound onto Highway 169.
During the turn, the Mazda collided with the Chrysler.
The State Patrol did not provide additional details explaining why the vehicles collided.
Both Drivers Suffer Injuries
Novoselac and Jones both suffered injuries described as non-life-threatening.
The Minnesota State Patrol listed Virginia Regional Medical Center as the healthcare facility for both drivers.
Officials did not release details about the specific injuries sustained by either person.
Information about their conditions following medical treatment was not immediately available.
Airbags Deploy in Both Vehicles
Investigators confirmed that airbags deployed in both the Chrysler Town and Country and Mazda 3.
Both drivers were wearing seat belts at the time of the collision.
The State Patrol reported that the roadway was dry when the crash happened.
Alcohol was not suspected as a contributing factor for either driver.
The crash report did not list any additional vehicles or injured passengers.
Emergency Responders Assist at Scene
Several emergency agencies assisted the Minnesota State Patrol following the collision.
Responding agencies included the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia Ambulance, and Essentia Paramedics.
Emergency personnel provided assistance following the two-vehicle crash.
The Minnesota State Patrol’s Virginia District handled the investigation.
State Patrol Releases Crash Report
The incident was documented under Minnesota State Patrol case number 26311340.
The official crash report was last updated at 1:48 p.m. Monday, November 9.
At that time, investigators indicated that the available information was believed complete.
No additional information about possible citations was included in the report.
The collision left both drivers requiring medical care, but neither suffered injuries classified as life-threatening.
Additional details can be found in the official Minnesota State Patrol crash report.
Motorists can check Minnesota 511 for current road conditions and traffic updates.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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