MCKINLEY TOWNSHIP, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 64-year-old New Brighton man was injured Thursday after his SUV lost control and struck a stopped semi-truck in Cass County.
The crash happened November 5, 2026, at approximately 12:10 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 64 and Highway 87.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Ford Explorer was attempting a turn when the collision occurred.
Ford Explorer Loses Control During Turn
The State Patrol reported that a 2013 Ford Explorer was traveling eastbound on Highway 64 toward Highway 87.
The driver attempted to turn southbound to remain on Highway 64.
During the turn, the Explorer lost control and struck a semi-truck stopped at the intersection.
The semi was facing northbound on Highway 64 when the collision occurred.
Road conditions were reported as dry at the time of the accident.
New Brighton Driver Suffers Injuries
The Explorer driver was identified as George Erroll McKinnon, 64, of New Brighton, Minnesota.
According to the State Patrol, McKinnon suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
He was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids for medical treatment.
Investigators reported that McKinnon was not wearing a seat belt during the collision.
The Ford Explorer’s airbags deployed during the crash.
The State Patrol did not provide further details about the extent of his injuries.
Bemidji Semi Driver Escapes Injury
The semi-truck was a 2025 Volvo VNR driven by Floyd Allen Keller, 49, of Bemidji, Minnesota.
Keller was stopped at the intersection when the Explorer struck his vehicle.
According to the State Patrol, Keller was not injured.
He was wearing his seat belt at the time of the collision.
The semi’s airbags did not deploy, and no medical transport was reported for Keller.
Multiple Emergency Agencies Respond
Several law enforcement and emergency response agencies assisted at the crash scene.
Responding agencies included the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office.
North EMS, Nevis EMS, and the Nevis Fire Department also assisted.
The Minnesota State Patrol’s Brainerd district handled the crash investigation.
Alcohol Not Suspected in Collision
According to the State Patrol, alcohol was not suspected as a factor for either driver.
The report did not indicate that any additional vehicles were involved.
Authorities classified the collision as an injury crash involving two vehicles.
The State Patrol marked the information as believed complete in its November 5 update at 4:10 p.m.
The incident is documented under crash report number 26801398.
Additional details are available in the official Minnesota State Patrol crash report.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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