St. Charles: 22-Year-Old Hurt in Highway 14 Crash

ST. CHARLES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 22-year-old St. Charles woman was injured Tuesday morning when a car and pickup collided on Highway 14 in Winona County.

The Minnesota State Patrol identified the injured driver as Mariana Lizbet Arriaga, 22, of St. Charles.

Arriaga suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Mayo Clinic Hospital–Saint Marys in Rochester.

The crash occurred October 27, 2026, at approximately 8:56 a.m., just east of Highway 74.

Nissan and Dodge Pickup Collide on Highway 14

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2013 Nissan Altima was traveling eastbound on Highway 14.

At the same time, a 2012 Dodge Ram was turning onto westbound Highway 14.

The two vehicles collided in the eastbound lane.

The crash occurred near the Highway 14 and Highway 74 junction in St. Charles.

Investigators reported dry roadway conditions at the time of the collision.

The State Patrol did not identify a confirmed cause or assign fault in the information provided.

22-Year-Old St. Charles Woman Injured

The Nissan Altima was driven by Mariana Lizbet Arriaga, 22, of St. Charles, Minnesota.

Arriaga suffered injuries classified as non-life-threatening.

She was transported to Mayo Clinic Hospital–Saint Marys in Rochester for medical treatment.

The State Patrol reported that Arriaga was wearing her seat belt.

Airbags in the Nissan deployed during the crash.

No additional details about her injuries or subsequent medical condition were included in the report.

79-Year-Old Pickup Driver Not Injured

The Dodge Ram was driven by Wayne Paul Ode, 79, also of St. Charles.

According to the State Patrol, Ode was not injured in the collision.

He was wearing a seat belt when the vehicles collided.

Airbags in the Dodge Ram also deployed.

No medical transportation was listed for Ode.

Alcohol Not Suspected in Highway 14 Crash

The State Patrol reported that alcohol was not suspected for either driver.

Both drivers were wearing seat belts when the crash occurred.

The report lists two vehicles and does not identify any additional occupants.

No information about possible traffic citations was provided.

Authorities have not established whether speed or another driving factor contributed to the collision.

Emergency Agencies Respond in Winona County

Several local emergency agencies assisted at the crash scene.

Responding agencies included the Winona County Sheriff’s Office, St. Charles Police Department, and St. Charles Fire Department.

The Minnesota State Patrol’s Rochester District documented the collision.

The crash was recorded under incident number 26104565.

The official report was last updated at approximately 11:28 a.m. on October 27, 2026.

Minnesota State Patrol Crash Information

The collision was classified as an injury crash involving two vehicles.

The State Patrol marked the incident information as believed complete.

Readers can review available crash reports through the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates website.

Additional information may be requested from the State Patrol’s Rochester District at 507-923-2040.

No fatalities were reported in the collision.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.