Otter Tail County, Minnesota – A collision between a semi-truck and an SUV on Interstate 94 near Milepost 60 in Buse Township sent five individuals, including four juveniles, to the hospital on the morning of February 15, 2025.
Accident Details:
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, both vehicles were traveling eastbound on I-94 when the crash occurred. A 2022 Freightliner semi-truck with a trailer collided with a 2013 Honda Pilot SUV, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries for multiple occupants in the SUV.
Occupants and Injuries:
Freightliner Semi-Truck (2022):
- Driver: Okhirov Firdavs, 46, of Aurora, CO – No injuries
- Airbag Deployed: No
- Seat Belt Worn: Yes
Honda Pilot SUV (2013):
- Driver: Anthony Wilmot Diggs, 38, of Fargo, ND – Non-life-threatening injuries, transported to LRHC Hospital
- Passenger (Female, Age 8) – Non-life-threatening injuries, transported to LRHC Hospital, then transferred to Sanford Fargo
- Passenger (Male, Age 14) – Non-life-threatening injuries, transported to LRHC Hospital
- Passenger (Female, Age 6) – Non-life-threatening injuries, transported to LRHC Hospital
- Passenger (Female, Age 13) – Non-life-threatening injuries, transported to LRHC Hospital, then transferred to Sanford Fargo
- Airbag Deployed: Yes
- Seat Belts Worn: Yes
Crash Conditions & Emergency Response:
- Road Conditions: Dry
- Alcohol Involved: No
- Responding Agencies: Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, Fergus Falls Police, Fergus Falls Fire & Rescue, Ringdahl Ambulance
The Minnesota State Patrol confirmed that the information is believed to be complete as of their last update on February 17, 2025, at 9:44 AM.
Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News