LEEDS TOWNSHIP, Murray County, MN – (trfnews.i234.me) – Two Minnesota men were injured Friday evening, November 13, 2026, when a Jeep Grand Cherokee collided with a Peterbilt semi on Highway 30.
The collision happened at approximately 6:04 p.m. near mile marker 31 in Leeds Township, Murray County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash involved a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee and a 2006 Peterbilt tractor.
Jeep and Semi Collide on Highway 30
The State Patrol reported that the Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling eastbound on Highway 30.
Meanwhile, the Peterbilt semi was traveling westbound on the same highway.
The two vehicles collided near mile marker 31 in Leeds Township.
Road conditions were dry at the time of the crash.
Investigators did not provide additional details explaining what caused the collision.
The Jeep’s airbags deployed during the crash, according to the official report.
81-Year-Old Lake Wilson Man Injured
The Jeep Grand Cherokee was driven by Leslie Wayne Ruiter, 81, of Lake Wilson, Minnesota.
Ruiter suffered injuries classified as non-life-threatening by the Minnesota State Patrol.
The report lists a Sioux Falls medical center as the healthcare facility associated with his injuries.
Investigators confirmed that Ruiter was wearing his seat belt when the collision occurred.
Additional details about his injuries and medical condition were not released.
26-Year-Old Slayton Semi Driver Also Injured
The Peterbilt semi was driven by Bobby Donald Bleyenberg, 26, of Slayton, Minnesota.
Bleyenberg also suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the collision.
The Minnesota State Patrol listed Murray County Medical Center as the healthcare facility associated with his injuries.
Investigators confirmed that Bleyenberg was wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred.
Alcohol was not suspected as a contributing factor for either driver.
Emergency Crews Respond to Murray County Crash
Several emergency agencies responded to the collision on Highway 30.
Responding agencies included the Murray County Sheriff’s Office, Slayton Police Department, and Murray County fire and medical personnel.
Emergency responders assisted at the crash scene following the collision.
The Minnesota State Patrol’s Marshall district handled the incident report.
State Patrol Releases Crash Details
The Minnesota State Patrol updated its public report on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 8:30 p.m.
The agency listed the available incident information as believed complete.
The public report did not identify the cause of the crash or indicate whether citations were issued.
The collision is documented under incident number 26302148.
Additional information is available through the official Minnesota State Patrol crash report.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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