COON RAPIDS, MN – (trfnews.i234.me) – A 26-year-old Coon Rapids man suffered life-threatening injuries Tuesday morning, November 10, 2026, in a violent two-vehicle crash on Highway 10.
The crash happened around 7:35 a.m. near Foley Boulevard and the Highway 610 split in Anoka County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Ford Ranger crossed the highway median, struck another vehicle, and overturned onto its roof.
Ford Ranger Crosses Median and Overturns
Investigators reported that a 2000 Ford Ranger was traveling eastbound on Highway 10 when its driver suddenly applied the brakes.
The pickup then swerved left, crossed the median, and collided with a 2011 Ford Flex.
After the collision, the Ranger rolled over and came to rest on its roof.
Authorities identified the Ranger driver as Nicholas Canute Norman, 26, of Coon Rapids.
Norman suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to Mercy Hospital for treatment.
The State Patrol reported that Norman was not wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred.
Second Driver Also Injured
The Ford Flex driver was identified as Erik Andrew Toft, 54, of Cambridge, Minnesota.
Toft suffered injuries described as non-life-threatening and was transported to a University of Minnesota medical facility.
Investigators confirmed that Toft was wearing a seat belt during the collision.
Both drivers were injured, although the severity of their injuries differed significantly.
Dry Roads Reported During Morning Crash
The State Patrol listed road conditions as dry at the time of the crash.
Alcohol was not suspected as a factor for either driver, according to the crash report.
The report did not identify what caused the Ranger driver to brake suddenly or swerve across the median.
Officials also listed airbag deployment as unknown for both vehicles.
Multiple Emergency Agencies Respond
Emergency responders included the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, Coon Rapids Police Department, Anoka Fire Department, and Allina EMS.
The crash also disrupted eastbound Highway 10 traffic during the Tuesday morning commute.
Authorities closed eastbound lanes near Foley Boulevard while crews responded and investigated the collision.
The Minnesota State Patrol handled the crash investigation under incident number 26513462.
The official report was last updated at 10:02 a.m. Tuesday and was marked as believed complete.
Additional crash details are available through the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates website.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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