MANKATO, MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) — An 80-year-old North Mankato man was injured Tuesday afternoon when two cars collided along Highway 14.
The Minnesota State Patrol reports the crash happened around 3:50 p.m. on November 3, 2026.
The collision occurred on westbound Highway 14 near Riverfront Drive in Blue Earth County.
Both vehicles were traveling through a construction warning area when the accident happened.
Five people were involved, but only one reported injuries.
Two Vehicles Collide Near Construction Area
According to the State Patrol, a 2017 Subaru WRX and a 2013 Dodge Dart were traveling westbound.
The vehicles were in an advance warning area for road construction when they collided.
Authorities reported dry road conditions at the time.
The Subaru’s airbags deployed during the collision.
However, the Dodge’s airbags did not deploy.
Investigators have not released additional details explaining how the collision occurred.
The State Patrol has not identified which driver, if either, was responsible.
80-Year-Old North Mankato Driver Injured
The Dodge Dart was driven by James Anthony Schorn, 80, of North Mankato.
Schorn suffered injuries classified as non-life-threatening by the Minnesota State Patrol.
He was transported to Mayo Clinic Hospital in Mankato for medical treatment.
Authorities confirmed Schorn was wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred.
Additional information about his injuries or condition following treatment was not released.
Two Passengers Escape Injury
Two passengers were traveling with Schorn in the Dodge Dart.
Lorraine Catherine Klaseus, 87, of North Mankato, was not injured.
Darlene Dorothy Schorn, 79, also of North Mankato, escaped injury.
Both passengers were wearing seat belts, according to the State Patrol.
Neither passenger required hospital transportation.
Jackson Driver and Passenger Unhurt
The Subaru WRX was driven by Haley Ann Nichols, 19, of Jackson, Minnesota.
Her passenger was Dohnovin Lynn Rice, 24, also of Jackson.
Neither person reported injuries following the collision.
Both occupants were wearing seat belts when the accident occurred.
Despite airbag deployment inside the Subaru, neither required hospital treatment.
Emergency Crews Respond to Highway 14
The Mankato Police Department assisted the Minnesota State Patrol following the collision.
Mayo Clinic Health System ambulance personnel also responded to the crash.
Emergency workers assisted those involved and arranged transportation for the injured driver.
Alcohol was not suspected for any of the five people involved.
Authorities reported no fatalities.
State Patrol Documents Crash
The Minnesota State Patrol recorded the accident under incident number 26201936.
The public report was last updated November 3, 2026, at 6:01 p.m.
The report lists the available information as complete.
No charges or citations were identified in the available crash report.
Officials have not confirmed whether construction-related traffic conditions contributed to the collision.
Readers can review the official Minnesota State Patrol crash report.
Drivers can also visit Minnesota 511 for current road conditions and construction updates.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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