Freeman Township, Freeborn County (trfnews.i234.me) — A woman from Northwood, Iowa was taken to the hospital after her Ford Escape collided with a semi-truck on U.S. Highway 65 in Glenville, Minnesota late Tuesday morning.
🚨 The crash occurred at 11:12 a.m. when both vehicles were northbound on Hwy 65 near Main Street. Authorities say the 2013 Ford Escape collided with a 2016 Freightliner semi-tractor-trailer, although the exact sequence is under investigation.
🚗 Vehicles & Occupants:
🚙 Ford Escape (Airbags Deployed):
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Driver: Cassandra Lynn Davis, 37, Northwood, IA
→ Injury: Non-life-threatening
→ Transported to: Albert Lea Hospital
→ Seat Belt: Not Worn
🚛 Freightliner Semi (No Airbags Deployed):
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Driver: Loren Michael Lair, 64, Hayward, MN
→ Injury: None
→ Seat Belt: Yes
🚑 Responding Agencies:
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Glenville Fire Department
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Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office
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Mayo Ambulance
Road conditions were dry, and alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News
💡 Did You Know?
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Rear-end or side-impact crashes with semi trucks often result in severe injuries for the smaller vehicle.
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In 2022, over 40% of injuries in car-truck crashes occurred in daylight and dry conditions.
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Not wearing a seat belt increases the risk of injury or death in a crash by up to 45% — even at slower speeds or in daytime traffic.