Moorhead: Car Crosses Yards, Slams Into Garage

MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A driver was hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after a car crashed into a residential garage in Moorhead.

The vehicle crossed several yards before hitting the garage near Oakport Street North and 21st Street North.

According to the Moorhead Police Department, the driver may have suffered a medical emergency before losing control.

The crash happened October 27, 2026, and caused significant property damage.

Fortunately, no one inside the damaged home was injured.

Car Leaves Road and Crosses Several Yards

Moorhead police received a report of the single-vehicle crash at approximately 3:38 p.m.

Investigators believe the driver was heading south on Oakport Street North when a possible medical emergency occurred.

The vehicle then crossed into the northbound lanes, according to the preliminary investigation.

After leaving the roadway, the car continued through several residential yards.

Police reported that the vehicle struck multiple objects before reaching a nearby home.

The car eventually collided with a garage and another vehicle parked inside.

Authorities have not released the driver’s name or details about the vehicle.

Garage and Home Sustain Major Damage

The collision caused significant damage to the residential property.

Photographs from the scene showed a large opening in the side of the home and debris scattered outside.

The garage also sustained damage from the impact.

A vehicle parked inside the garage was struck during the crash.

Despite the damage, police confirmed that nobody inside the home suffered injuries.

Authorities have not released a damage estimate.

Moorhead: Car Crosses Yards, Slams Into Garage

Driver Taken to Local Hospital

The driver was transported to a local medical facility after the crash.

Police described the driver’s injuries as non-life-threatening.

The department has not identified the hospital or provided further information about the driver’s condition.

Investigators believe a medical emergency may have happened before the vehicle left the roadway.

However, the nature of that possible emergency has not been disclosed.

Police have not confirmed a final cause of the crash.

No Citations Issued as Investigation Continues

The Moorhead Police Department reported that no citations had been issued following the incident.

The crash remains under investigation.

Investigators have not announced whether any additional findings will be released.

The available information does not indicate that another moving vehicle contributed to the crash.

Additional details may become available after the investigation is completed.

Where to Find More Information

The Moorhead Police Department provides public safety information and department contact details.

Readers can also check the city’s official police news releases.

The incident was also reported by Valley News Live.

As of the reported update, the driver was expected to survive, and no residents were injured.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.