SUMMIT TWP, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 29-year-old Albert Lea woman was injured after her SUV collided with a tractor and rolled into a ditch in Steele County.
The crash happened at approximately 12:46 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, along Highway 30 near 22nd Avenue Southwest.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, both vehicles were traveling eastbound on Highway 30 when the collision occurred.
Nissan Rolls Into Westbound Ditch
The State Patrol said a 2026 Nissan Rogue and a 2026 John Deere tractor were both heading east on Highway 30.
The vehicles collided near the intersection of 22nd Avenue Southwest.
After the impact, the Nissan rolled over into the westbound ditch.
Road conditions were reported as dry at the time of the crash.
Albert Lea Driver Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Injuries
The Nissan driver was identified as Samantha Jo Harmon, 29, of Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Authorities said Harmon suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
She was transported to Owatonna Hospital for treatment.
The State Patrol reported that Harmon was wearing a seat belt.
The Nissan’s airbags deployed during the crash.
Tractor Driver Not Injured
The tractor driver was identified as Curtis Allen Hortop, 48, of Owatonna, Minnesota.
Hortop was not injured in the collision.
No hospital transport was reported for him.
Alcohol was not suspected as a factor for either driver, according to the State Patrol.
Emergency Responders Assist at Scene
Emergency crews from several agencies responded to the crash.
Those agencies included Ellendale Ambulance, Ellendale Fire Department, and the Steele County Sheriff’s Office.
The Minnesota State Patrol listed the incident information as believed complete in its update issued later that afternoon.
The crash is recorded under incident number 26104684.
Official Minnesota crash information is available through the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates page.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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