McLeod County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A fatal crash occurred on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10:05 AM, at the intersection of Highway 22 and 230th Street in Acoma Township, claiming the life of a 66-year-old woman from McIntosh, MN.
Accident Details
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2017 Ford Escape was traveling westbound on 230th Street when it collided with a 2023 Hino Straight Truck that was heading northbound on Highway 22.
The crash resulted in the death of the Ford Escape’s driver, Roxanne Marie Stordahl. She was wearing a seatbelt, and airbags deployed, but she succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
Injuries and Response
- Straight Truck Driver: Rolando Valencia Pliego, 42, of Eagan, MN, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Hutchinson Hospital for treatment.
- Passenger: Manuel Geovanny Loja Montero, 18, of Minneapolis, MN, also suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Hutchinson Hospital.
Authorities confirmed that alcohol was not involved in the crash.
Emergency Response and Investigation
The McLeod County Sheriff’s Office, Meeker County Sheriff’s Office, and Hutchinson Fire Department assisted at the scene. The Minnesota State Patrol continues to investigate the cause of the collision.
This tragic accident highlights the importance of caution at rural intersections. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me