LEWISTON, Winona County (trfnews.i234.me) — A two-vehicle crash in Lewiston sent a Winona woman to the hospital.
The Minnesota State Patrol reported the crash on Monday, December 15, 2025. The time was 6:52 a.m.
The crash happened at Highway 14 and County Road 25 in Lewiston. The road was listed as dry.
What happened
Troopers said a 2019 Buick Encore was traveling west on Highway 14. A 2013 Mercedes C4 was traveling east on Highway 14.
The State Patrol said the Mercedes was turning onto County Road 25. The vehicles then collided.
The report does not explain what led to the crash. The State Patrol listed two vehicles involved.
Drivers and injuries
The Buick driver was Melanie Anne Hawley, 52, of Winona.
Troopers reported Hawley had non-life-threatening injuries. She was taken to Winona Hospital.
The report says Hawley was not wearing a seat belt. The Buick’s airbag deployed.
The Mercedes driver was a 16-year-old girl. The report did not list her name.
The report lists her as wearing a seat belt. No hospital was listed for her.
The Mercedes airbag did not deploy, according to the report.
Troopers reported alcohol was not involved.
Emergency response
Lewiston Fire and Lewiston EMS responded. The State Patrol listed the report as “information believed complete.”
The crash report was last updated at 8:09 a.m. on December 15, 2025.
Travel and safety resources
Drivers can check road conditions on Minnesota 511.
More agency information is available from the Minnesota State Patrol.
Information can be shared by calling 507-923-2040.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.