NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP, MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) — Four people were injured Saturday night in a two-vehicle crash in Kandiyohi County.
One woman suffered life-threatening injuries, while three others sustained injuries considered non-life-threatening.
The collision happened around 8:23 p.m. on October 31, 2026.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred at Highway 23 and County Road 31 near New London.
Authorities also reported that alcohol was suspected in connection with occupants of one vehicle.
Hyundai and Lincoln Collide at Intersection
The State Patrol reports a 2026 Hyundai Sonata was traveling southbound on Highway 23.
Meanwhile, a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus was traveling eastbound on County Road 31.
The two vehicles collided at the intersection.
Road conditions were dry when the accident occurred.
The Hyundai’s airbags deployed during the collision, but the Lincoln’s airbags did not.
Authorities did not specify which driver, if either, caused the crash.
Willmar Woman Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries
Aden Jelle Kassim, 26, of Willmar, Minnesota, was driving the Hyundai Sonata.
Kassim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to CentraCare in Willmar.
His passenger, Hasilo Ann Ibrahim, 56, also of Willmar, suffered life-threatening injuries.
Ibrahim was transported to the same medical facility for emergency treatment.
Both occupants were wearing seat belts, according to the State Patrol.
Additional information about Ibrahim’s medical condition following the crash was not provided in the initial report.
Spicer Driver and New London Passenger Injured
Traci Lorayne Dengerud, 56, of Spicer, Minnesota, was driving the Lincoln Nautilus.
She suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to CentraCare in Willmar.
Her passenger, Patricia Ann Gislason, 73, of New London, also suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Gislason was transported to the hospital for medical treatment.
Another passenger, Scott Marvin Dengerud, 57, of Spicer, was not injured.
He was not transported to a hospital.
All three Lincoln occupants were wearing seat belts.
Alcohol Suspected in Highway 23 Crash
The State Patrol report lists alcohol as suspected for the Lincoln’s occupants, including its driver.
However, the report does not establish that alcohol caused the collision.
It also does not identify any arrests or criminal charges.
Alcohol was not listed as suspected for either person in the Hyundai.
Authorities have not released additional information about possible impairment or responsibility for the collision.
Kandiyohi County Authorities Respond
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Minnesota State Patrol following the crash.
Four people were transported to CentraCare in Willmar for treatment.
The accident was documented under State Patrol incident number 26603190.
The public crash report was last updated November 1, 2026, at 1:13 a.m.
The report lists the available information as complete.
Additional crash details can be found through the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates.
Read additional coverage from WJON News.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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