HUTCHINSON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 61-year-old bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries Wednesday afternoon following a collision with an SUV in Hutchinson.
The crash occurred November 11, 2026, at approximately 12:56 p.m. at Highway 7 and School Road in McLeod County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the bicyclist was identified as Mark Francis Pedretti, 61, of Wanamingo.
Authorities reported that Pedretti suffered life-threatening injuries and required emergency medical care.
SUV Collides With Bicycle on Highway 7
According to the State Patrol’s preliminary crash report, a 2008 Lincoln MKX was turning eastbound onto Highway 7.
During the turn, the SUV collided with a bicycle near the intersection with School Road.
The circumstances surrounding the collision were not detailed further in the report.
The State Patrol identified the SUV driver as Tatum Tarin Engelke, 27, of Brownton, Minnesota.
Engelke was wearing a seat belt and did not suffer any reported injuries.
The report stated that the SUV’s airbags did not deploy.
61-Year-Old Bicyclist Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries
Pedretti sustained injuries classified as life-threatening by the Minnesota State Patrol.
The crash report listed Hutchinson Health Emergency Room and Hennepin Medical Center as medical facilities involved in his care.
Authorities reported that Pedretti was not wearing a bicycle helmet at the time of the collision.
The State Patrol did not provide additional details about the nature of his injuries.
No updated medical condition was included in the report released Wednesday afternoon.
Alcohol Not Suspected in Crash
According to investigators, alcohol was not suspected to be a factor for either person involved.
The roadway was dry when the collision occurred.
The State Patrol report did not identify speeding or another traffic violation as contributing factors.
No citations or criminal charges were listed in the initial crash information.
Emergency Crews Respond to Hutchinson Intersection
Several emergency agencies responded to the scene following the collision.
Responding agencies included the Hutchinson Police Department, Hutchinson Fire Department, and Allina Ambulance.
Emergency personnel assisted at the scene and coordinated medical care for the injured bicyclist.
The crash was investigated by the Minnesota State Patrol’s Mankato District.
State Patrol Releases Crash Details
The Minnesota State Patrol updated its crash report at 4:59 p.m. Wednesday, November 11.
The report classified the incident as an injury crash and marked the available information as complete.
The incident is documented under case number 26202000.
Additional information can be viewed through the official Minnesota State Patrol crash report.
No further information about the bicyclist’s recovery was available in the published report.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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