Morrison County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 16-year-old driver was injured in a rollover crash on Highway 371 near Little Falls, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
The crash occurred at 6:41 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, near milepost 2 on southbound Highway 371. The road was listed as dry at the time.
What happened
The State Patrol report says the 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass was traveling northbound on Highway 371 when the driver lost control. The vehicle drove off the left side of the road and rolled over.
The vehicle came to a stop in the left lane on the southbound side of Highway 371, facing south/southwest. The report does not list the exact cause of the rollover or any road conditions that contributed to the crash.
Driver identified
The driver was identified as Cole Darrell Kludt, 16, of Little Falls. The report lists non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to St. Gabriel’s Hospital for treatment.
The report confirms that the airbag did not deploy, but the driver was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Alcohol was not involved in the incident.
Response and safety reminder
Little Falls Police Department, Morrison County Sheriff’s Office, Little Falls Fire Department, and Mayo EMS responded to the scene. The incident is under investigation by the Minnesota State Patrol.
Drivers are reminded to remain cautious on the road, even when conditions are dry, especially when encountering unexpected events.
For road conditions and updates, drivers can visit Minnesota 511. Public information is available from the Minnesota State Patrol. Seat belt safety tips can be found on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.
Case information
For more details, contact 218-316-3030 and reference ICR 25801958.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.