SLEEPY EYE, Brown County, MN – (trfnews.i234.me) – An 86-year-old woman was injured Friday afternoon after an SUV struck her while she was crossing Highway 4 in Sleepy Eye.
The incident happened at approximately 2:55 p.m. on November 13, 2026, near Highway 4 and Walnut Street.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse struck the pedestrian while making a turn onto the highway.
Pedestrian Struck While Crossing Highway 4
The Chevrolet Traverse was traveling westbound on Walnut Street before attempting to turn south onto Highway 4.
At the same time, a pedestrian was crossing Highway 4 near the intersection.
The SUV struck the pedestrian during the turning maneuver, according to the State Patrol’s crash report.
Road conditions were dry when the collision occurred.
The report did not specify whether the woman was using a marked crosswalk when she was struck.
86-Year-Old Sleepy Eye Woman Injured
The injured pedestrian was identified as Gail Lois Sorensen, 86, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota.
Sorensen suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the collision.
The Minnesota State Patrol listed Sleepy Eye Medical Center as the healthcare facility treating her injuries.
Additional information about her medical condition or recovery was not included in the public report.
Sleepy Eye Driver Identified
The Chevrolet Traverse was driven by Jessica Ann Nachreiner, 38, of Sleepy Eye.
Nachreiner was not injured in the incident, according to the State Patrol.
Investigators confirmed that she was wearing a seat belt when the collision occurred.
The vehicle’s airbags did not deploy during the crash.
Alcohol was not suspected as a contributing factor, according to the official report.
The State Patrol did not provide information about possible traffic citations or charges.
Emergency Crews Respond to Intersection
Several agencies responded to the pedestrian collision at Highway 4 and Walnut Street.
Responding agencies included the Sleepy Eye Police Department, Sleepy Eye EMS, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Emergency responders assisted at the scene following the collision.
The crash involved one motor vehicle and one pedestrian.
The State Patrol’s Mankato district handled the incident report.
State Patrol Releases Incident Details
The Minnesota State Patrol last updated the public crash report on November 13, 2026, at 6:04 p.m.
The agency marked the available information as believed complete.
The incident is documented under crash report number 26202009.
More details are available in the official Minnesota State Patrol incident report.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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