BROWERVILLE, MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) — A 16-year-old girl was injured Saturday night when two SUVs collided on Highway 71 in Todd County.
The Minnesota State Patrol reports the crash occurred around 9:46 p.m. on October 31, 2026.
The collision happened near mile marker 193 in Hartford Township, near Browerville.
Authorities reported that alcohol was suspected involving the driver of one vehicle.
Two SUVs Collide on Highway 71
According to the State Patrol, a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling southbound on Highway 71.
At the same time, a 2013 GMC Acadia was traveling northbound.
The vehicles collided near mile marker 193.
Both SUVs experienced airbag deployment during the crash.
Investigators reported that road conditions were dry.
The State Patrol did not explain why the two vehicles collided or identify which driver caused the crash.
16-Year-Old Osakis Driver Injured
Autumn Louise Waltzing, 16, of Osakis, Minnesota, was driving the Chevrolet Equinox.
Waltzing suffered injuries classified as non-life-threatening.
She was transported to CentraCare in Long Prairie for medical treatment.
Her passenger, Sophia Ann Doiron, 15, was not injured.
Doiron did not require hospital transportation, according to the State Patrol.
Both teenagers were wearing seat belts when the crash occurred.
Alcohol was not listed as suspected for either occupant of the Chevrolet.
Browerville Driver Escapes Injury
The GMC Acadia was driven by Jose Luis Ambriz Parra, 34, of Browerville.
Parra was not injured in the collision and was not transported to a hospital.
The State Patrol confirmed that he was wearing a seat belt.
His vehicle’s airbags deployed during the crash.
Alcohol Suspected in Saturday Night Collision
The State Patrol listed alcohol as suspected involving Parra, the GMC Acadia driver.
However, the report does not establish that alcohol caused the collision.
It also does not indicate whether any alcohol testing was completed.
No arrests or criminal charges were identified in the available crash report.
Authorities have not announced any additional findings regarding possible impairment.
Todd County Sheriff’s Office Assists
The Todd County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Minnesota State Patrol following the collision.
Emergency responders handled the incident along Highway 71 near Browerville.
The State Patrol documented the accident under incident number 26603191.
The public crash report was last updated November 1, 2026, at 10:17 a.m.
The report lists the available information as complete.
Highway 71 Crash Details
Only one person was reported injured in the two-vehicle collision.
No deaths were reported.
The State Patrol has not released additional details explaining the cause of the crash.
Readers can review the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates using case number 26603191.
Additional coverage is available through WJON’s report on the Highway 71 crash.
Motorists can visit Minnesota 511 for current highway conditions.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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