Multi-Vehicle Crash on Hwy 52 in Rochester Sends Two to Hospital

Rochester, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A three-vehicle crash occurred early Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025, on southbound US Hwy 52, just south of Civic Center Drive, leading to two hospitalizations for non-life-threatening injuries.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash happened around 6:49 AM in the exit ramp lane to 2nd St SW, involving a 2022 Tesla Model Y, a 2015 Volkswagen Passat, and a 2015 Chevy Impala.

Driver and Passenger Information

  • Tesla Model Y
    • Driver: Dustin Brent Hillerson, 39, Rochester, MN
    • Injuries: None
    • Airbags deployed: Yes
  • Volkswagen Passat
    • Driver: Ana Pranjic, 62, Rochester, MN
    • Injuries: None
    • Airbags deployed: No
  • Chevy Impala
    • Driver: Rodnique Monaee Shearrill, 25, Rochester, MN
    • Injuries: Non-life-threatening
    • Hospitalized at St. Mary’s Rochester
    • Airbags deployed: No
    • Passenger: Otis Jabari Edwards, 28, Rochester, MN
    • Injuries: Non-life-threatening
    • Hospitalized at St. Mary’s Rochester

Conditions and Investigation

Authorities confirmed that road conditions were dry, all drivers wore seat belts, and alcohol was not involved. Emergency responders, including Rochester PD, Rochester FD, and Mayo Ambulance, assisted at the scene.

The cause of the crash is under investigation, and further details may be released as authorities review the circumstances surrounding the collision.

I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me

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