HOME TOWNSHIP, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 10:23 a.m., a 2020 International semi-truck traveling southbound on Highway 4 at 320th Street in Home Township, Brown County, lost control and rolled into the ditch.
The driver, 56-year-old Dean Douglas Krippner of Fairfax, MN, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Sleepy Eye Medical Center for treatment. He was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, and alcohol was not a factor.
Road conditions were wet at the time of the incident. Responding agencies included the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Sleepy Eye Police, Fire, and Ambulance, as well as the Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office.
Did you know?
Wet road conditions significantly increase the risk of vehicle rollovers, especially for large vehicles like semi-trucks. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, approximately 78% of rollover crashes involve driver error, often exacerbated by adverse weather conditions. It’s crucial for drivers to reduce speed and exercise heightened caution during inclement weather to prevent such incidents.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.