KUGLER TOWNSHIP, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 19-year-old Aurora man was injured Thursday morning after two vehicles collided on Highway 135 in St. Louis County.
The collision happened November 5, 2026, at approximately 5:36 a.m. near the intersection of Highway 135 and Wahlsten Road.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Pontiac Torrent and Chevrolet Impala were involved in the crash.
One driver suffered injuries, while the other escaped unharmed.
Two Vehicles Collide Near Wahlsten Road
The State Patrol reported that a 2008 Pontiac Torrent was traveling northbound on Highway 135.
Near Wahlsten Road, the Pontiac collided with a 2014 Chevrolet Impala.
Following the impact, the Pontiac came to rest in the westbound ditch.
Road conditions were reported as dry when the collision occurred.
The State Patrol did not specify what caused the two vehicles to collide.
Aurora Teen Suffers Injuries
The Pontiac driver was identified as Ethan Ray Kilmer, 19, of Aurora, Minnesota.
According to the State Patrol, Kilmer suffered non-life-threatening injuries during the collision.
Northern Pines Medical Center was listed as his healthcare facility following the accident.
Investigators confirmed that Kilmer was wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash.
The Pontiac’s airbags did not deploy during the collision.
The report did not specify the nature or extent of Kilmer’s injuries.
Embarrass Driver Escapes Injury
The Chevrolet Impala driver was identified as Scott Roderick Holmes, 55, of Embarrass, Minnesota.
According to the State Patrol, Holmes was not injured in the accident.
He was wearing his seat belt when the vehicles collided.
The Chevrolet’s airbags also did not deploy.
No hospital treatment was reported for Holmes.
Emergency Crews Respond to Highway 135
Several emergency response agencies assisted at the scene.
Responding agencies included Tower Ambulance, Embarrass Fire Department, Virginia Fire Department, and the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office.
The Minnesota State Patrol’s Virginia district handled the crash investigation.
The report did not indicate whether either vehicle required towing.
Alcohol Not Suspected in Collision
According to the State Patrol, alcohol was not suspected as a factor for either driver.
The accident was classified as an injury crash.
The State Patrol marked the incident information as believed complete in its November 5 update at 9:09 a.m.
The collision is documented under incident number 26311324.
Additional information about Minnesota traffic incidents is available through the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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