BORGHOLM TWP, Mille Lacs County (trfnews.i234.me) — A pickup left Highway 23 and hit a tree Tuesday morning in Mille Lacs County.
The Minnesota State Patrol reported the crash on December 16, 2025. The reported time was 9:21 a.m.
The crash location was Highway 23 and 50th Avenue in Borgholm Township. Road conditions were listed as dry.
What happened
State Patrol said a 2001 Ford Ranger was traveling west on Highway 23 near 50th Avenue.
Troopers said the Ranger went off the road and struck a tree.
The report lists one vehicle involved. No other vehicles were listed.
Driver identified
The driver was Douglas Phillip Anderson, 72, of Saint Francis, Minnesota.
Troopers reported non-life-threatening injuries.
Anderson was taken to Fairview Northland in Princeton, according to the report.
The report says the airbag deployed. The report lists alcohol as not involved.
The report lists seat belt use as unknown.
Emergency response
The Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene.
Milaca Fire also responded, along with North Ambulance, according to the report.
The incident is listed as an injury crash. The report is marked “information believed complete.”
The report was last updated at 10:56 a.m. Tuesday.
Traffic and safety resources
Drivers can check road updates on Minnesota 511.
More information is available from the Minnesota State Patrol.
Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office information is posted here.
Fairview Northland Medical Center information is posted here.
For case information, call 218-316-3030.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.