Olmsted County, MN – A single-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 52 at Milepost 39 in Orion Township on February 14, 2025, at 4:42 PM, after a Toyota Avalon lost control on icy roads and crashed.
Crash Details
- Time of Incident: 4:42 PM
- Location: Southbound Highway 52, Milepost 39, Orion Township, MN
- Road Conditions: Snow/Ice
- Vehicle Involved:
- 2000 Toyota Avalon (No Airbag Deployment)
- Seatbelt Worn: Yes
- Alcohol Involvement: No
Injuries & Hospitalization
Toyota Avalon Driver
- Catharine Cowdery McCook, 33 (Chatfield, MN)
- Injury Type: Non-life-threatening (Transported to Saint Mary’s Rochester Hospital)
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the Toyota Avalon was traveling southbound on Highway 52 when it lost control due to icy road conditions and crashed.
Emergency responders from Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office, Chatfield Fire, and Chatfield Ambulance assisted at the scene.
Authorities advise motorists to reduce speeds and exercise caution on snow- and ice-covered highways, as winter road conditions increase the risk of loss of control and accidents.
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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News