Crookston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me).
Two people were hurt Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash near the University of Minnesota Crookston campus.
Minnesota State Patrol said the crash happened at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 15, 2026.
It happened at Highway 2 and South Road.
Roads were wet.
What happened
Troopers said a 1996 Chevrolet Caprice was going north on Highway 2.
A 2006 Ford Focus was going west on South Road.
The vehicles collided in the intersection.
People involved
- Leonard John Woinarowicz, 62, of Euclid, drove the Caprice. He was not hurt.
- Adeline Beatrice Woinarowicz, 82, of Euclid, rode in the Caprice. Her injuries were not life-threatening.
- Nickolaus Harvey Bachmeier, 18, of Crookston, drove the Focus. His injuries were not life-threatening.
Troopers said Bachmeier was treated at Crookston Hospital.
Airbags, belts, and alcohol
The Caprice airbag deployed.
The Focus airbag did not deploy.
Seat belts were listed as in use for all occupants.
Troopers did not suspect alcohol for anyone.
Response and report details
Assisting agencies included the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Crookston Police.
Crookston Fire and Crookston EMS also responded.
The report came from the State Patrol’s Thief River Falls district.
The incident is listed as ICR 26320268.
The update was marked complete at 2:29 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2026.
You can read the state summary on the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates site.
You can also request a full crash report from Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services.
For questions, the case contact number is 218-683-8410.
Where it happened
The crash site is by the University of Minnesota Crookston campus entrance.
Drivers can review statewide crash data through MnDOT.
Safety reminder
Wet roads can raise stopping distance.
Slow down before intersections.
Give yourself extra space.
Turn on headlights in rain.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
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