Soudan Man Injured in Highway 1 Rollover Crash

BREITUNG TOWNSHIP, MN – (trfnews.i234.me) – A Soudan man was injured early Tuesday morning after his car overturned on Highway 1 in St. Louis County.

Preston James Anderson, 21, of Soudan, suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the November 10, 2026, crash.

The rollover occurred around 3:37 a.m. between mile markers 264 and 265 in Breitung Township.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, alcohol was suspected as a possible factor in the crash.

Toyota Camry Overturns on Highway 1

The State Patrol reported that Anderson was driving a 2025 Toyota Camry eastbound on Highway 1.

For reasons not explained in the report, the vehicle rolled over during the early-morning hours.

The Toyota came to rest upside down across the highway’s travel lanes.

Investigators confirmed that the car’s airbags deployed during the crash.

Anderson was wearing his seat belt when the vehicle overturned.

No other vehicles were involved in the collision.

Driver Suffers Injuries

Anderson suffered injuries described by the Minnesota State Patrol as non-life-threatening.

The official report lists Essentia Health in Virginia as his medical facility.

Authorities did not release specific details about his injuries.

Additional information about his condition following medical care was not included in the report.

Alcohol Suspected in Rollover

The Minnesota State Patrol marked alcohol as suspected in the crash report.

However, the report did not provide any blood alcohol test results.

It also did not identify any citations or criminal charges connected to the collision.

The suspected involvement of alcohol does not establish that the driver was legally impaired.

Investigators reported that Highway 1 was dry when the rollover occurred.

No further explanation for the crash was provided.

Emergency Crews Respond to Scene

Multiple emergency agencies assisted the Minnesota State Patrol following the rollover.

Responding agencies included the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, Tower Ambulance, Tower EMS, Virginia Fire Department, and St. Louis County Rescue Squad.

The State Patrol’s Virginia District handled the crash investigation.

The incident was documented under case number 26311345.