Midway Township, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A 17-year-old driver was injured Thursday morning after losing control on an icy stretch of Interstate 35 in St. Louis County, leading to a collision with a semi-truck.
Crash Details
- The accident occurred at 11:11 a.m. on February 6, 2025, southbound on I-35 at Milepost 247 near Midway Township.
- A Chevrolet Impala attempted to pass a Mack Anthem semi-truck in the left lane, but lost control on the icy road, causing the vehicle to spin out.
- The semi-truck was unable to avoid the Impala and collided with its driver’s side.
- The Impala came to a stop on the right shoulder, while the semi-truck continued south and exited onto Midway Road.
Drivers and Injuries
2013 Chevrolet Impala
- Driver: Celeste Alexandria Mueller, 17, of Hermantown, MN
- Injury Status: Sustained non-life-threatening injuries
- Declined transport to a medical facility
- Seat Belt: Worn
- Airbags: Did not deploy
2020 Mack Anthem Semi-Truck
- Driver: Justin Leigh Bloomer, 48, of Carlton, MN
- Injury Status: No injuries reported
- Seat Belt: Worn
- Airbags: Did not deploy
Emergency Response and Investigation
- Mayo Ambulance and St. Louis County Fire assisted at the scene.
- No alcohol was involved, and the investigation is complete.
Authorities urge caution when passing in winter conditions, as icy roads continue to pose risks for drivers.
Stay with TRF News for further updates on local traffic incidents.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me