OLMSTED COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at approximately 8:37 a.m., a single-vehicle rollover occurred on southbound Highway 52 near Milepost 53 in Rochester, Olmsted County. A 2018 Hyundai Sonata, driven by 36-year-old Fidencio Ortiz of Rochester, left the roadway and rolled. Ortiz and his passenger, 35-year-old Joseph Allen Torres of Wanamingo, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.
Both individuals were wearing seat belts, and no alcohol was involved. Road conditions were wet at the time of the crash. Responding agencies included the Rochester Police and Fire Departments and Mayo Ambulance.
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Wet road conditions significantly increase the risk of vehicle accidents. According to the Federal Highway Administration, approximately 70% of weather-related crashes occur on wet pavement. Drivers are advised to reduce speed and increase following distances during adverse weather conditions to enhance safety.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.