NORTH MANKATO, MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) — A 71-year-old Becker man was injured Monday evening when two SUVs collided on a Highway 169 exit ramp.
The Minnesota State Patrol reports the accident happened around 6:54 p.m. on November 2, 2026.
The crash occurred on the northbound Highway 169 exit ramp leading to Belgrade Avenue in North Mankato.
Authorities reported wet road conditions at the time of the collision.
Two SUVs Collide on Highway 169 Exit Ramp
According to the State Patrol, a 2017 Honda CR-V and a 2015 Buick Encore were traveling northbound on Highway 169.
Both vehicles were on the exit ramp toward Belgrade Avenue when they made contact.
The Honda’s airbags deployed during the collision.
However, the Buick’s airbags did not deploy.
Investigators have not released additional details explaining how the vehicles collided.
Authorities also have not identified which driver, if either, was responsible for the crash.
Becker Man Injured and Taken to Hospital
The Honda CR-V was driven by Timothy Earl Hammett, 71, of Becker, Minnesota.
Hammett suffered injuries classified as non-life-threatening by the Minnesota State Patrol.
He was taken to Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato for medical treatment.
The State Patrol confirmed Hammett was wearing a seat belt when the collision occurred.
Additional information about his injuries or condition following treatment was not released.
Two North Mankato Men Escape Injury
The Buick Encore was driven by Paul Ryan Woelfel, 43, of North Mankato.
His passenger was Jonathan Richard Henry, 38, also of North Mankato.
Neither man reported injuries following the collision.
Both occupants were wearing seat belts, according to the State Patrol.
Neither required hospital transportation.
Alcohol was not suspected for any of the three people involved in the accident.
Wet Road Conditions Reported at Crash Scene
Authorities confirmed the roadway was wet when the two vehicles collided.
However, the State Patrol did not identify wet pavement as the cause of the collision.
The public crash report does not list any arrests or citations.
Officials have not released additional information about what caused the vehicles to make contact.
Emergency Crews Respond to North Mankato Crash
The North Mankato Police Department assisted the Minnesota State Patrol at the scene.
Mayo Ambulance also responded to the accident.
Emergency personnel assisted those involved following the collision on the highway exit ramp.
Only one injury was reported, and no fatalities occurred.
The Minnesota State Patrol documented the crash under incident number 26201929.
The public report was last updated November 3, 2026, at 4:41 p.m.
The report lists the available information as complete.
Readers can view the official Minnesota State Patrol crash report.
Motorists can also check Minnesota 511 for current highway and travel conditions.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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