Bancroft Township, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Snow and ice-covered roads contributed to a single-vehicle crash Wednesday night on Interstate 35 in Freeborn County, leaving one passenger with non-life-threatening injuries.
Crash Details
- The accident occurred at 8:56 p.m. on February 5, 2025, southbound on I-35 at milepost 15.
- The Subaru Crosstrek lost control due to icy conditions, striking the guard rail and bouncing back toward the median cable barrier.
- Emergency responders, including the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office and Clarks Grove Fire Department, assisted at the scene.
Driver and Passengers Involved
2017 Subaru Crosstrek
- Driver: Bryant Austin Dow, 28, of Dodge Center, MN
- Injury Status: No injuries reported
- Seat Belt: Worn
- Airbags: Did not deploy
Passenger:
- Sandra Carleyne Estey, 65, of Saint Michael, MN
- Injury Status: No injuries reported
- Seat Belt: Worn
Passenger:
- Jenna Michelle Lee, 30, of Dodge Center, MN
- Injury Status: Sustained non-life-threatening injuries
- Transported to Mayo Clinic-Albert Lea for medical care
- Seat Belt: Worn
Investigation and Road Conditions
- No alcohol was involved, and the investigation is complete.
- Authorities remind drivers to use extreme caution on icy roads during winter weather conditions.
For continued updates on winter road incidents, stay with TRF News.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me