Nobles County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — On Sunday, April 13, 2025, at approximately 4:34 p.m., a serious collision occurred on westbound Interstate 90 near mile marker 34 in Dewald Township, Nobles County. A 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by 63-year-old Theresa Ann Bear of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, struck a parked 2023 Dodge Durango squad car occupied by Deputy Arnold Logan Waldner, 30, of Worthington, Minnesota. Deputy Waldner was assisting the Minnesota State Patrol with traffic direction for a separate crash investigation at the time of the incident. The squad car’s emergency lights were activated when it was rear-ended. Deputy Waldner sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls. He was not wearing a seat belt, and the airbag did not deploy. Ms. Bear sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Sanford Luverne Hospital. She was wearing a seat belt, and the airbag deployed upon impact. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash. The Minnesota State Patrol is continuing to investigate the incident.
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Deputy Arnold Logan Waldner has been with the Nobles County Sheriff’s Office for two years.
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A fund has been established at First State Bank Southwest in Worthington to support Deputy Waldner’s recovery. Donations can be made by calling (507) 376-9747 or visiting the bank in person.
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The Minnesota State Patrol emphasizes the importance of the “Move Over” law, which requires drivers to move over for stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights to prevent such tragedies.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.