St. Cloud: 2 Police Officers Hurt in Squad Car Crash

ST. CLOUD (trfnews.i234.me) — Two St. Cloud police officers were injured when their marked squad SUVs collided Tuesday evening.

The crash happened October 20, 2026, near Highway 23 and 12th Avenue South in Stearns County.

Police said both officers were responding to an emergency call when the vehicles collided.

Both were taken to St. Cloud Hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.

Two Police SUVs Collided at Intersection

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the collision occurred at approximately 5:47 p.m.

The agency described the location as First Street South at 12th Avenue South.

St. Cloud police identified the intersection as Highway 23 and 12th Avenue South.

A 2021 Ford Explorer was traveling westbound along First Street South, according to the State Patrol.

A 2025 Ford Explorer turned westbound from 12th Avenue South onto the same roadway.

The two vehicles collided during that movement, according to the public crash description.

Local reports identified both SUVs as marked St. Cloud Police Department vehicles.

Investigators did not establish fault or explain why the collision occurred in the public summary.

Both Drivers Treated for Injuries

The State Patrol identified the 2021 Explorer’s driver as a 34-year-old Sartell resident.

The 2025 Explorer’s driver was a 28-year-old St. Cloud resident.

Both sustained injuries the agency classified as non-life-threatening.

The State Patrol listed St. Cloud Hospital as the medical facility for both drivers.

Local reporting said Mayo Clinic Ambulance transported the two officers from the scene.

The public report did not describe their injuries or provide details about hospital treatment.

Both drivers were wearing seat belts, according to investigators.

Airbags deployed in both Ford Explorers during the collision.

St. Cloud: 2 Police Officers Hurt in Squad Car Crash

Emergency Crews and Road Closure

The State Patrol reported dry road conditions when the crash occurred.

Alcohol was not suspected for either driver, according to the incident record.

The St. Cloud Fire Department and Stearns County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the response.

Mayo Clinic Ambulance and All Care Towing were also listed among responding services.

The St. Cloud Police Department assisted at the intersection.

Local news reports said authorities temporarily closed the intersection after the crash.

The roadway later reopened, according to those reports.

Officials did not provide a precise duration for the closure in the State Patrol summary.

State Patrol Releases Crash Report

The State Patrol assigned incident number 26603070 to the two-vehicle collision.

The case was handled through the agency’s St. Cloud district.

The posted report was last updated at 8:17 p.m. on October 20.

It was marked as information believed complete.

Reports published October 21 said the Minnesota State Patrol was investigating the crash.

The public incident listing does not identify citations, criminal charges, or a final determination of responsibility.

Readers can review the official crash details online.

Additional public records appear through the State Patrol incident search.

WJON News also reported the emergency response and temporary intersection closure.

The St. Cloud district lists 320-223-6666 for case information.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.