Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — A head-on crash on HWY 59 in Popple Grove Township, Mahnomen County, left multiple individuals injured on Sunday evening, March 23rd. The incident occurred around 7:08 p.m., under snowy and icy road conditions.
Crash Summary:
A 1999 Chevrolet Silverado heading northbound and a 2024 Buick Encore heading southbound collided near Milepost 293.
Injured Parties:
Chevrolet Silverado:
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Driver: Allissa Grace Warren (30), Waubun, MN – Non-life-threatening injuries, treated at Mahnomen Hospital.
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Passenger: Mahlynda Marie Burnette Warren (19), Bejou, MN – Non-life-threatening injuries, treated at Mahnomen Hospital.
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Passenger: Katrina Jo Smith (9), Redby, MN – Non-life-threatening injuries, treated at Mahnomen Hospital.
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Passenger: Nikita Pearl Smith (12), Redby, MN – Non-life-threatening injuries, treated at Mahnomen Hospital.
Buick Encore:
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Driver: Reyna Cruz Gonzalez Rivera (37), Redby, MN – Non-life-threatening injuries, treated at Essentia ER.
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Passenger: Shelley Ann English (62), Redby, MN – Non-life-threatening injuries, transferred to Sanford Fargo ND.
Other Details:
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Road Conditions: Snow/Ice
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Airbags Deployed: Both vehicles
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Alcohol Involved: No
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Responding Agencies: MCSO, White Earth PD, Mahnomen Ambulance, White Earth Ambulance, NM Air
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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Head-on collisions account for about 10% of fatal crashes nationwide.
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Snow/ice conditions increase the likelihood of accidents by reducing stopping distances and traction.
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Minnesota winters see a rise in multi-vehicle crashes due to slick highways.