WALCOTT TOWNSHIP, Rice County (trfnews.i234.me) — A single-vehicle crash occurred on March 27, 2025, around 10:00 p.m., when a 2007 Kia Rondo struck a guardrail on southbound Interstate 35 near milepost 52.
The driver, Owen Milo Thorn (21) of Owatonna, MN, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Mayo Clinic Hospital in Owatonna. Authorities reported alcohol was involved, although the use of a seat belt is unknown. No airbag deployment was noted in the incident.
The road was dry, and no outside agencies were reported as involved. The investigation appears to be complete as of the last update.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
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