Wasioja Township Rollover Injures Austin Man

Wasioja Township (trfnews.i234.me) — An Austin man was injured Monday after his pickup rolled off Highway 56 in Dodge County.

The crash happened at about 1:43 p.m. on September 14, 2026. It occurred near milepost 60 in Wasioja Township.

The Minnesota State Patrol said a 2008 Ford F-150 was traveling south on Highway 56. The pickup then lost control on the wet roadway.

The truck left the highway and entered the east ditch. It then rolled before coming to a stop.

Driver Taken To Rochester Hospital

Douglas Allen Adamson, 69, of Austin, was driving the Ford F-150.

Adamson suffered injuries described as non-life-threatening. Emergency crews transported him to St. Mary’s in Rochester for treatment.

The crash report said Adamson was wearing a seat belt. The pickup’s airbags did not deploy during the crash.

Alcohol was not suspected as a factor, according to the State Patrol.

The State Patrol listed the road surface as wet when the crash happened.

Drivers should reduce speed during rain and allow more distance between vehicles. Wet roads can reduce traction and increase stopping distance.

Motorists can check current road conditions through Minnesota 511 before traveling.

They can also review public crash information through the Minnesota State Patrol.

Dodge Center Fire Department and Dodge Center Ambulance responded to the scene. The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office also assisted.

Only one vehicle was involved in the crash. No other occupants were listed in the State Patrol report.

The incident was classified as an injury crash. The State Patrol marked the available information as complete Monday afternoon.

The crash was assigned incident number 26103883. Case information is available through the Rochester district at 507-923-2040.

The crash remains another reminder that wet pavement can quickly affect vehicle control. Drivers are urged to use extra care during changing weather.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.