Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — A single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning sent Randy Scott Moen, age 56, from Gary, MN, to the hospital after his 2023 Chevrolet Silverado veered off Highway 113 in Little Elbow Township, Mahnomen County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the incident occurred around 7:33 a.m. on March 19, 2025, when Moen’s vehicle exited the eastbound lanes of the highway. The road was reported as dry at the time of the crash.
Moen, who was not wearing a seat belt, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Sanford Hospital for treatment. Authorities confirmed that alcohol was not a factor.
Responding agencies included the White Earth Police Department, Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office, and the Waubun Fire Department.
For further inquiries, contact MSP District Detroit Lakes at 218-846-8260 or Sgt. Jesse Grabow at 218-639-3168.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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In Minnesota, approximately 20% of serious injuries in rural crashes involve occupants who were not wearing seat belts.
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Single-vehicle roadway departures like this one are a leading cause of injuries on rural highways.
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Mahnomen County is part of the White Earth Reservation, and local tribal police often assist in crash responses.