Mille Lacs County Madness: SUV Flips After Barreling Through Trees on Hwy 23

Borgholm Township, Mille Lacs County (trfnews.i234.me) — A frightening single-vehicle crash unfolded Sunday morning just east of Bock, Minnesota, when a Hyundai Palisade veered off Highway 23, tore through trees, and landed upside down.

🚗 According to authorities, the 2024 Hyundai Palisade was heading westbound around 9:10 a.m. when it suddenly left the roadway, crossed over a cable barrier, and smashed into several trees before coming to a rest on its roof.

The driver, identified as 44-year-old Jamie Lynn Origer of Ogilvie, MN, was wearing a seatbelt and survived with non-life-threatening injuries. She was transported to North Memorial in Robbinsdale for treatment.


🌧️ Road Conditions:

  • Wet roads likely contributed to the crash

  • No signs of alcohol involvement

  • Airbags were deployed


🛠️ Agencies Involved:

  • Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office

  • Milaca Fire Department

  • North Memorial Ambulance Services

Authorities confirmed that no other vehicles were involved, and the cause is still under review.


I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News


💡 Did You Know?

  • The Hyundai Palisade is one of the safest SUVs in its class, but even modern safety systems can’t prevent all rollover incidents.

  • Single-vehicle rollovers are often linked to wet or slick roads, especially at highway speeds.

  • Wearing a seatbelt is the single most effective way to prevent fatal injuries in a crash like this.

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