Hawley Man Injured After Pickup Rolls on Highway 32

PARKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 40-year-old Hawley man was injured Tuesday evening when his pickup left Highway 32 and rolled in Clay County.

The Minnesota State Patrol identified the driver as Austin David Peterson, 40, of Hawley, Minnesota.

Peterson suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Sanford Hospital in Fargo for treatment.

The crash happened October 27, 2026, at approximately 6:31 p.m.

Toyota Tundra Leaves Highway 32 and Rolls

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Peterson was driving a 2021 Toyota Tundra southbound on Highway 32.

The pickup left the roadway near 80th Avenue South in Parke Township.

The Toyota then rolled, resulting in injuries to Peterson.

Only one vehicle was involved in the crash.

The State Patrol reported dry road conditions at the time.

However, the available report does not explain why the pickup left the roadway.

Hawley Driver Taken to Fargo Hospital

Peterson was the only occupant identified in the State Patrol’s report.

His injuries were classified as non-life-threatening.

He was transported to Sanford Hospital in Fargo for medical care.

The report does not provide further details about his injuries or condition after reaching the hospital.

Investigators confirmed Peterson was wearing a seat belt.

The Toyota Tundra’s airbags deployed during the crash.

Hawley Man Injured After Pickup Rolls on Highway 32

Alcohol Not Suspected in Rollover

The State Patrol reported that alcohol was not suspected as a factor in the crash.

The incident occurred on a dry roadway during the early evening.

The report does not identify another vehicle, pedestrian, or animal involved.

No information about possible traffic citations was included in the available report.

Investigators have not identified a specific cause for the rollover in the information provided.

Emergency Crews Respond in Clay County

Several emergency agencies responded to the scene near Highway 32 and 80th Avenue South.

They included the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Hawley Fire Department, and Barnesville Ambulance.

The Minnesota State Patrol’s Detroit Lakes District documented the crash.

The incident was recorded under case number 26901786.

The State Patrol last updated the report at approximately 9:15 p.m. on October 27.

The agency marked the information as believed complete.

Where to Find Official Crash Information

Readers can review the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates website for official incident information.

The crash is listed under incident number 26901786.

Additional information may be requested from the State Patrol’s Detroit Lakes District at 218-846-8260.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation also provides highway information and road safety resources.

Authorities reported no fatalities in this single-vehicle crash.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.