{"id":4102,"date":"2025-12-24T14:33:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T20:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=4102"},"modified":"2026-02-16T06:02:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T12:02:02","slug":"clinton-hwy-75-crash-injures-two-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/clinton-hwy-75-crash-injures-two-drivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Clinton: Hwy 75 Crash Injures Two Drivers"},"content":{"rendered":"

CLINTON, Big Stone County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Two drivers were hurt in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 75 Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n

The Minnesota State Patrol said the crash happened at 5:34 p.m. on December 16, 2025. The location was U.S. Highway 75 at 1st Avenue in Clinton. Road conditions were listed as dry.<\/p>\n

What happened<\/h2>\n

Troopers said a Chevrolet pickup was leaving the parking lot of Big Stone Ag Service Supply. A Ford F-150 was traveling south on Highway 75. The vehicles collided near the intersection.<\/p>\n

The crash report did not list a second collision. It also did not list a reason for the crash. It did not list any citations.<\/p>\n

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Clinton: Hwy 75 Crash Injures Two Drivers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Drivers and injuries<\/h2>\n

The Ford driver was Rick Thomas Gilsdorf, 54, of Graceville. Troopers listed non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to a Graceville hospital, according to the report.<\/p>\n

The report lists seat belt use as \u201cno\u201d for Gilsdorf. It also lists airbags as deployed in the Ford.<\/p>\n

The Chevrolet driver was Robert James Fletcher, 86, of Clinton. Troopers listed non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to an Ortonville hospital, according to the report.<\/p>\n

The report lists seat belt use as \u201cno\u201d for Fletcher. It also lists airbags as deployed in the Chevrolet.<\/p>\n

Troopers listed alcohol as not involved.<\/p>\n

Emergency response<\/h2>\n

Agencies listed on the scene included the Big Stone County Sheriff\u2019s Office and the Clinton Fire Department. Clinton First Responders and Graceville Ambulance also assisted, according to the report.<\/p>\n

Report details<\/h2>\n

The State Patrol lists the incident as an injury crash. The report number is ICR 25604197. The report was last updated at 8:44 p.m. The entry was marked \u201cinformation believed complete.\u201d<\/p>\n

Helpful links<\/h2>\n

Drivers can check road conditions on Minnesota 511<\/a>.<\/p>\n

More information about the agency is available through the Minnesota State Patrol<\/a> website.<\/p>\n

Big Stone County Sheriff\u2019s Office information is posted here<\/a>. Clinton Fire Department information is posted here.<\/p>\n

Ortonville Area Health Services information is available at oahs.us<\/a>. Graceville Hospital information is available through Essentia Health-Holy Trinity Hospital<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Anyone with information can call 320-223-6666.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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