NASHWAUK, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Hibbing woman was injured Friday evening when her pickup went airborne and rolled along Highway 169.
The crash happened October 30, 2026, around 8:05 p.m. near mile marker 328 in Nashwauk, Itasca County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Pickup Goes Airborne During Highway 169 Rollover
The crash involved a 2012 GMC Sierra traveling southbound on Highway 169.
According to the State Patrol, the pickup gradually left the roadway while approaching mile marker 328.
The truck then struck the highway’s crossover median and became airborne.
Authorities reported that the pickup rolled before coming to rest upright on all four wheels in the median.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
Road conditions were dry at the time of the incident.
The State Patrol has not identified what caused the pickup to leave the roadway.
Hibbing Woman Injured and Taken to Hospital
The Minnesota State Patrol identified the driver as Barbara Jean Serich, 66, of Hibbing, Minnesota.
Serich was the only person listed in the vehicle information provided by authorities.
She suffered injuries classified as non-life-threatening following the rollover.
Serich was transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center for medical care.
The report does not describe her specific injuries or provide an updated hospital condition.
State Patrol records indicate Serich was wearing a seat belt.
The report also states that the GMC Sierra’s airbags did not deploy during the crash.
Emergency Crews Respond to Nashwauk Rollover
Several emergency agencies responded to the Highway 169 crash.
Responding agencies included North Memorial Air Care, Hibbing Fire Department, and Nashwauk Fire Department.
The Nashwauk and Keewatin police departments also assisted.
The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office was among the agencies listed in the State Patrol report.
Although North Memorial Air Care responded, the report does not specify how Serich was transported to the hospital.
Investigators reported that alcohol was not suspected as a factor in the crash.
The public report does not identify any citations or criminal charges.
Minnesota State Patrol Releases Crash Details
The Minnesota State Patrol identified the incident under report number 26311299.
The collision falls within the agency’s Virginia district.
The official report was last updated Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 1:14 a.m.
Authorities classified the incident as a single-vehicle injury crash.
The report identifies one injured driver and does not provide a final explanation for the rollover.
Readers can review the official Minnesota State Patrol crash report for details.
Motorists can also visit Minnesota 511 for current highway conditions and traffic information.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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