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Braham Man Injured in Highway 65 Crash in Kanabec County

A 21-year-old Braham man was injured in a two-car crash at Highway 65 and Nightengale Street in Kanabec County. He was taken to a Robbinsdale hospital.

A 21-year-old Braham man was injured Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Kanabec County.
A 21-year-old Braham man was injured Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Kanabec County.

Grass Lake Township, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) – A 21-year-old Braham man was injured Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Kanabec County.

The collision happened November 12, 2026, at approximately 6:12 a.m.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred at Highway 65 and Nightengale Street in Grass Lake Township.

The collision involved a 2010 Chevrolet Impala and a 2007 Nissan Altima.

Two Vehicles Collide at Highway 65 Intersection

According to the crash report, a Chevrolet Impala was traveling southbound on Nightengale Street.

The Impala entered the intersection with Highway 65.

At the same time, a Nissan Altima was traveling northbound on Highway 65.

The Nissan struck the Chevrolet as it entered the intersection.

Both vehicles sustained impacts that caused their airbags to deploy.

The Minnesota State Patrol reported that road conditions were dry when the collision occurred.

Braham Driver Suffers Injuries

The Chevrolet Impala was driven by Andrea Lee Sarkisyan, 21, of Braham, Minnesota.

According to authorities, Sarkisyan suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash.

He was taken to North Memorial Health in Robbinsdale for medical care.

The crash report indicates Sarkisyan was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision.

Additional details about his injuries and medical treatment were not released.

Cambridge Driver Escapes Injury

The Nissan Altima was driven by Taylor Jack Wolf, 21, of Cambridge, Minnesota.

According to the State Patrol, Wolf was not injured in the collision.

The report indicates Wolf was wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred.

Airbags also deployed inside the Nissan during the collision.

Neither driver was suspected of alcohol involvement, according to investigators.

Emergency Crews Respond to Crash

Several emergency agencies responded to the early morning crash.

Those agencies included the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office, Braham Fire Department, and Welia Ambulance.

Emergency personnel assisted at the intersection following the collision.

The report does not provide details about road closures or how long crews remained at the scene.

Minnesota State Patrol Releases Crash Details

The collision was documented under Minnesota State Patrol case number 26801438.

The State Patrol listed the incident as an injury crash involving two vehicles.

The report was last updated November 12, 2026, at 7:46 a.m.

Officials marked the information as believed complete.

The report does not identify any traffic citations issued in connection with the collision.

Readers can review additional crash information through the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates website.

Older reports can also be located using the State Patrol incident search.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.

A 21-year-old Braham man was injured Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Kanabec County.
A 21-year-old Braham man was injured Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Kanabec County.
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Approximate incident areaKanabec County, Minnesota

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