MARSHALL, Lyon County (trfnews.i234.me) — A teen tractor driver was injured after a westbound Highway 23 crash Monday evening. The collision happened near milepost 72 at 7:24 p.m. on November 24. The Minnesota State Patrol released the report later that night.
According to troopers, a 2012 New Holland tractor was traveling west on Highway 23. A 2018 Chevrolet Sierra pickup was also heading west on the same highway. The pickup and tractor then collided. Road conditions were wet at the time. No additional details about vehicle positions were listed.
The incident is recorded under reference number ICR 25301987. The report was last updated at 9:37 p.m. on November 24. The State Patrol says the information is believed to be complete. The full crash summary is available through the Minnesota State Patrol website.
The New Holland tractor was driven by Kolton Danieljose Matthys, 16, of Marshall. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to the Marshall ER for care. The report states he was not wearing a seat belt. Alcohol was not involved.
The Chevrolet Sierra was driven by Dean Scott Grams, 65, of Marshall. He was not injured. The report notes he was wearing a seat belt. No alcohol was listed as a factor for Grams.
Marshall Police Department personnel responded to the crash. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene. Marshall Fire Department handled roadway safety. North Ambulance provided medical care and transport.
Traffic along Highway 23 slowed as crews worked in the area. Both vehicles received impact damage, though damage details were not included in the brief summary. Tow crews removed the tractor and pickup from the scene.
Officials remind drivers to use extra caution near slow-moving farm equipment. Reduced visibility, wet pavement, and speed differences can lead to serious crashes on rural highways.
Road and weather updates across southwest Minnesota are available on the Minnesota 511 travel system, which offers live alerts, closures, and crash reports.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.