Harris Township, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A two-vehicle crash in Itasca County left one person injured on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM, after a Buick Lacrosse collided with a Jeep Cherokee, causing the Jeep to roll onto its roof.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2014 Buick Lacrosse, driven by George Erik Villebro, 95, of Hill City, MN, was traveling northbound on US Highway 169 when it attempted to turn left onto Southwood Drive. The Buick collided with a 1999 Jeep Cherokee, which was traveling southbound, causing the Jeep to overturn.
Driver and Injury Report
- Jeep Cherokee
- Driver: Cinthia Lucky Trebil, 40, Grand Rapids, MN
- Injuries: Non-life-threatening
- Transported to Grand Itasca Hospital
- Seat belt used
- Airbags deployed
- Buick Lacrosse
- Driver: George Erik Villebro, 95, Hill City, MN
- Injuries: None
- Seat belt used
- Airbags deployed
Conditions and Response
Authorities confirmed that road conditions were dry, and alcohol was not involved in the crash.
Emergency responders from the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene.
Drivers are reminded to exercise extra caution when making left turns, especially at busy intersections. The crash remains under investigation.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me