Wright County (trfnews.i234.me) A Big Lake man was hurt in a single-vehicle crash in Monticello.
The crash happened on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Troopers logged the call at about 2:02 a.m.
What happened
The Minnesota State Patrol said a Nissan Altima was traveling west on Interstate 94. The crash occurred near mile marker 194 in Monticello.
Troopers said the car struck a shoulder sign barrier. The road was dry at the time.
Driver condition
The driver was identified as Daniel Peredogarcia, 21, of Big Lake. Troopers listed his injuries as not life-threatening.
He was taken to CentraCare – Monticello Hospital for treatment.
Troopers reported the airbags deployed. Troopers also reported Peredogarcia was not wearing a seat belt.
Alcohol was not suspected. No other vehicles were listed in the crash.
Crash basics
- Incident type: Injury
- State Patrol district: 2600 (St. Cloud)
- Location: I-94, mile marker 194, Monticello
- Vehicle: 2014 Nissan Altima
- Road condition: Dry
- Case number: 26600201
Get updates and records
You can view State Patrol public crash listings at MSP Crash Updates.
Drivers can check traffic and road conditions on MnDOT 511.
Minnesota law requires seat belts for drivers and passengers. Details are posted on the state site at DPS Seat Belt Law.
For crash report requests, see Request a Crash Report.
For case information, the State Patrol listed this phone number: 320-223-6666.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.