MONTICELLO TOWNSHIP, MN – (trfnews.i234.me) – A 25-year-old Wisconsin woman suffered life-threatening injuries Tuesday evening, November 10, 2026, in a two-vehicle crash in Wright County.
A 17-year-old girl was also hospitalized following the collision on Highway 25 near County Road 131.
The crash occurred around 6:54 p.m., according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Both vehicles’ airbags deployed during the collision.
Wisconsin Woman Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries
Authorities identified the seriously injured driver as Ariella Ruth Olson, 25, of Menomonie, Wisconsin.
Olson was driving a 2012 Ford Escape southbound on Highway 25 before the collision.
Investigators reported that a 2010 Chrysler Sebring was traveling northbound on the same highway.
The two vehicles collided near the intersection with Wright County Road 131.
Olson suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.
The State Patrol confirmed that Olson was wearing her seat belt when the crash occurred.
Her Ford Escape’s airbags deployed during the impact.
17-Year-Old Driver Also Hospitalized
The Chrysler Sebring was driven by a 17-year-old girl whose name was not released in the crash report.
The teenage driver was taken to Mercy Hospital following the collision.
Authorities did not provide a specific injury classification for the teenager in the available report.
Investigators confirmed that she was wearing a seat belt.
The Chrysler’s airbags also deployed during the crash.
Emergency Crews Respond to Highway 25
Several emergency agencies responded to the crash near Monticello Township.
Responding agencies included the Wright County Sheriff’s Office, Monticello Fire Department, Allina EMS, and LifeLink III.
LifeLink III provides critical care medical transportation services.
Local reporting indicated that Olson was airlifted to Hennepin County Medical Center following the collision.
Both drivers required hospital treatment after the crash.
Crash Happened on Dry Pavement
The Minnesota State Patrol reported that road conditions were dry at the time of the collision.
Alcohol was not suspected for Olson, according to the official report.
The report did not explain what caused the vehicles to collide.
It also did not identify whether either driver crossed the centerline before the crash.
Authorities have not released additional details explaining the circumstances leading to the collision.
State Patrol Releases Crash Details
The Minnesota State Patrol’s St. Cloud District documented the crash under incident number 26603287.
The report was last updated at 10:13 p.m. Tuesday and marked as believed complete.
Additional information is available through the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates website.
Local coverage is also available from WJON News.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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