Wanamingo Township, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A 51-year-old Kenyon man sustained non-life-threatening injuries after losing control of his 2002 Ford Explorer on MN Hwy 60, causing the vehicle to crash into the north ditch on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 8:32 AM.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the driver, John Matthew Olson, was traveling eastbound when his vehicle lost control due to snow and ice on the roadway.
Injury and Emergency Response
- Driver: John Matthew Olson, 51, of Kenyon, MN
- Injuries: Non-life-threatening
- Transported to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester
- Seat belt was in use
Conditions and Investigation
Authorities confirmed that road conditions were snowy and icy at the time of the crash. Alcohol was not a factor in the incident.
Emergency responders from the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office, Wanamingo Fire Department, and Zumbrota Ambulance assisted at the scene.
Drivers are urged to exercise caution and reduce speed when traveling on winter roads, as icy conditions continue to pose a risk for motorists.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me