CHASKA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Mankato man was injured Thursday afternoon after a pickup truck collided with a stopped Kenworth truck, triggering a three-vehicle crash in Chaska.
The accident happened November 5, 2026, at approximately 2:40 p.m. near Highway 41 and Pioneer Trail in Carver County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of Pioneer Trail before the collision.
Pickup Strikes Truck at Traffic Signal
The State Patrol reported that a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes along Pioneer Trail.
As the pickup approached Highway 41, it collided with a 2022 Kenworth straight truck.
The Kenworth was stopped at a traffic signal on southbound Highway 41.
The force of the initial impact caused the Kenworth to collide with a 2024 Audi S3.
All three vehicles were involved in the collision.
Road conditions were reported as dry at the time of the accident.
Mankato Driver Suffers Injuries
The Audi driver was identified as Dylan John Whitney, 41, of Mankato, Minnesota.
According to the State Patrol, Whitney suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Two Twelve Medical Center was listed as his healthcare facility following the collision.
Investigators confirmed that Whitney was wearing his seat belt.
The Audi’s airbags did not deploy during the crash.
Victoria Man Driving Chevrolet Silverado
The Silverado driver was identified as Thomas Richard Heiland, 56, of Victoria, Minnesota.
According to the State Patrol, Heiland was not classified as injured.
However, the report listed Fairview Southdale Hospital as his healthcare facility.
Heiland was wearing his seat belt, and the Silverado’s airbags deployed during the collision.
Kenworth Driver Escapes Injury
The Kenworth driver was identified as Daniel Nathan Jorgenson, 44, of Hopkins, Minnesota.
According to authorities, Jorgenson was stopped at the traffic signal when his truck was struck.
He was not injured and did not require reported hospital treatment.
The State Patrol confirmed that Jorgenson was wearing his seat belt.
Emergency Crews Respond to Chaska Intersection
Several emergency agencies assisted at the accident scene.
Responding agencies included the Chaska Police Department, Chaska Fire Department, and Carver County authorities.
The Minnesota State Patrol’s West Metro district handled the crash investigation.
Alcohol was not suspected as a contributing factor for any of the three drivers.
The State Patrol classified the incident as an injury crash involving three vehicles.
Officials marked the incident information as believed complete in an update issued November 5 at 5:41 p.m.
The crash is documented under incident number 26513257.
Additional details are available through the official Minnesota State Patrol crash report.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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