MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Gilbert woman was injured Thursday afternoon in a three-vehicle collision at a busy Mountain Iron intersection.
The crash occurred October 29, 2026, around 1:37 p.m. at Highway 169 and County Road 7 in St. Louis County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, one driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The other two drivers were not injured.
Three Vehicles Collide at Highway 169 Intersection
The crash involved a 2021 Toyota RAV4, a 2021 Chrysler Voyager minivan, and a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban.
The State Patrol reported that all three vehicles collided at the Highway 169 and County Road 7 intersection.
The roadway was dry at the time of the collision.
Authorities have not released a final determination of what caused the crash.
The available report also does not identify any driver as responsible for the collision.
Gilbert Woman Injured in Mountain Iron Crash
The Minnesota State Patrol identified the injured driver as Jodell Ann McNiel, 64, of Gilbert, Minnesota.
McNiel was driving the 2021 Toyota RAV4 when the vehicles collided.
She suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Essentia Hospital in Virginia for treatment.
The report indicates McNiel was wearing her seat belt.
Airbags deployed in the Toyota during the crash.
Two Other Drivers Identified
The Chevrolet Suburban driver was identified as William Dennis Cvetan, 65, of Virginia, Minnesota.
Cvetan was not injured and was not transported to a medical facility.
The State Patrol reported that he was wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred.
The Chrysler Voyager driver was identified as Amanda Jane Milton, 57, of Chisholm, Minnesota.
Milton also escaped injury and was not transported to a hospital.
She was wearing a seat belt, according to the official report.
Airbags deployed in both the Chrysler Voyager and Chevrolet Suburban.
Emergency Crews Respond to Crash
Several emergency agencies responded to the Mountain Iron collision.
Responding agencies included Mountain Iron Fire, Virginia Ambulance, and St. Louis County personnel.
Armory Shell Towing also assisted following the crash.
Emergency crews worked at the intersection while authorities handled the collision response.
The State Patrol reported that alcohol was not suspected as a factor for any of the three drivers.
Minnesota State Patrol Releases Crash Details
The Minnesota State Patrol identified the incident under crash report number 26311295.
The collision falls within the State Patrol’s Virginia district.
The official information was last updated October 29, 2026, at 4:56 p.m.
The report lists one injured driver and two others without injuries.
No citations or final cause were identified in the supplied incident summary.
Readers can check the Minnesota State Patrol crash updates for official reports.
Motorists can also visit Minnesota 511 for current road conditions and traffic information.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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