ECKLES TOWNSHIP, Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man was injured in a rollover near Wilton.
The crash happened on Highway 2 at Highway 89. The location is near Wilton in Eckles Township. The time was about 1:13 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
What happened
The Minnesota State Patrol reports a 2004 Ford F-250 was westbound on Highway 2. The truck lost control on icy roads. It entered the median and rolled.
Troopers listed the road condition as snow and ice. Only one vehicle was involved in the crash.
Driver identified
The driver was Leroy Allen Engesether, 83, of Bemidji. Troopers said his injuries were not life-threatening. The report lists his care facility as Sanford Health.
Troopers reported he was not wearing a seat belt. Airbags did not deploy. Alcohol was not suspected.
Emergency response
Beltrami County deputies assisted at the scene. Bemidji fire crews also responded. Ambulance staff helped with care and transport.
Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office information is posted online. You can find it here.
Bemidji Fire Department service details are also online. You can view them here.
Case number and contacts
- Incident type: Injury.
- State Patrol case number: 26320116.
- State Patrol district: 3200 Thief River Falls.
- Case information line: 218-683-8410.
- Media line: 218-639-3168.
The incident entry lists the information as believed complete. The entry shows a last update time of 6:38 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Road conditions and safety
Drivers can check conditions on Minnesota 511. MnDOT also shares winter driving tips here.
You can look up State Patrol crash entries on the MSP Incident Search page. Use the case number for results.
Minnesota DPS explains how to request a crash report here. Access is limited by state rules.
Sanford’s Bemidji hospital page is available here.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.