Fisher Township, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two people from Grand Forks were hurt in a two-vehicle crash on westbound Highway 2 in Fisher Township on Sunday.
The crash happened at about 12:10 p.m. on March 8, 2026. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, both vehicles were traveling west on Highway 2 near 367th Avenue Southwest when they collided.
Authorities said the road was dry at the time of the crash. The report lists the incident as an injury crash. Emergency crews from Crookston Area Ambulance, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and Fisher Fire Department responded to the scene.
Who was involved
The first vehicle was a 2008 Ford Escape. The driver was identified as Randy Ray Kostrzewski, 60, of Grand Forks. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries. He was wearing a seat belt. The report said alcohol was not suspected.
A passenger in that vehicle, Leticia S. Hamilton, 53, of Grand Forks, also suffered non-life-threatening injuries. She was also wearing a seat belt. The report said alcohol was not suspected in her case either.
Both Kostrzewski and Hamilton were taken to Altru Hospital in Grand Forks for treatment.
The second vehicle was a 2014 Chevy Suburban. The driver was identified as Isaac Wayne Char Benson, 19, of Manvel, North Dakota. He was not hurt in the crash. He was wearing a seat belt. The Suburban’s airbag deployed. The Ford Escape’s airbag did not deploy.
What we know so far
The State Patrol report said both vehicles were moving in the same direction before the collision. The report did not give a detailed cause. It also did not say whether any citations were issued.
At this stage, the crash remains a reported highway injury case. The information released by authorities was listed as complete in the public update.
Official links
- Minnesota State Patrol crash updates
- Request a Minnesota crash report
- Polk County Sheriff’s Office
- Altru Hospital
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
