Wadena County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) A semi and two SUVs crashed Friday evening in Menahga.
Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened at about 6:01 pm on Friday, January 16, 2026.
The location was Hwy 71 at 11th Street SE in Menahga.
Early radio traffic described a serious “car versus semi” crash with one person trapped.
“Car versus semi head-on, one entrapped, Hwy 71 at 11th Street, south Menahga.”
Later traffic suggested the vehicle might be a plow.
The State Patrol report does not list a snowplow.
What the state report says
State Patrol says a southbound Volvo semi tractor hit two northbound vehicles.
The other vehicles were a Chevy Traverse and a Ford Explorer.
The road was listed as snow and ice at the time.
The State Patrol report lists three drivers by name.
- Jamal Said Mohamed, 37, of Minneapolis, drove the semi.
- Megan Elizabeth Burkhammer, 46, of Garfield, drove the Chevy Traverse.
- Hannah Grace Caron, 29, of Menahga, drove the Ford Explorer.
State Patrol lists no alcohol involvement for any driver.
The report also lists seat belts in use for the listed drivers.
Injuries reported
State Patrol says Burkhammer had non-life-threatening injuries.
She was taken to Park Rapids Hospital, according to the report.
State Patrol lists no injuries for Mohamed or Caron.
The report also lists two juvenile passengers.
It lists an infant and a teen passenger.
State Patrol lists no injuries for either passenger.
Response and road tips
The report lists several agencies at the scene.
They include Menahga police, Sebeka police, and Wadena County deputies.
Menahga Fire and First Responders were also listed.
Ambulance crews were also called to the crash.
If you drive near plows, give them space.
Slow down before intersections during snow events.
Leave extra room for trucks that need longer stops.
How to follow updates
You can read the State Patrol crash update online.
Minnesota State Patrol: crash update
You can also check road conditions on the MnDOT 511 map.
MnDOT 511: live road and crash map
Drivers can request a full crash report through Minnesota DPS.
Minnesota DPS: request a crash report
Anyone with tips can contact local law enforcement.
Wadena County Sheriff’s Office
This story will be updated if new details are released.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.