{"id":4114,"date":"2025-12-24T04:36:36","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T10:36:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=4114"},"modified":"2025-12-19T03:32:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T09:32:41","slug":"viola-twp-rav4-box-truck-crash-on-hwy-42","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/viola-twp-rav4-box-truck-crash-on-hwy-42\/","title":{"rendered":"Viola Twp: RAV4, Box Truck Crash on Hwy 42"},"content":{"rendered":"

VIOLA TWP, Olmsted County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Toyota RAV4 and a Freightliner box truck crashed on Minnesota Highway 42 Thursday morning.<\/p>\n

The Minnesota State Patrol said the crash happened at 9:28 a.m. on December 18, 2025.<\/p>\n

The location was MN Highway 42 at 75th Street NE in Viola Township.<\/p>\n

Troopers listed road conditions as wet.<\/p>\n

What happened<\/h2>\n

The State Patrol said both vehicles were northbound on MN Highway 42.<\/p>\n

Troopers said the vehicles collided near 75th Street NE.<\/p>\n

The report does not explain what caused the crash.<\/p>\n

The report also does not list any citations.<\/p>\n

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Viola Twp: RAV4, Box Truck Crash on Hwy 42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Drivers and injuries<\/h2>\n

The RAV4 driver was Abdulkadir Mohamed Mohamud, 27, of Rochester.<\/p>\n

Troopers reported non-life-threatening injuries for Mohamud.<\/p>\n

He was taken to St. Mary\u2019s in Rochester for treatment.<\/p>\n

The report lists no airbag deployment for the RAV4.<\/p>\n

The report lists seat belt use as \u201cno\u201d for Mohamud.<\/p>\n

The Freightliner driver was Jeffery L Hensel, 40, of Menomonie, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

Troopers reported no injuries for Hensel.<\/p>\n

The report says Hensel was not transported.<\/p>\n

The report lists seat belt use as \u201cyes\u201d for Hensel.<\/p>\n

Alcohol was listed as not involved for either driver.<\/p>\n

Response and report details<\/h2>\n

Agencies listed at the scene include Wabasha County and Olmsted County deputies.<\/p>\n

Plainview police also assisted, according to the report.<\/p>\n

Elgin Fire and Elgin Ambulance were also listed.<\/p>\n

The incident number is ICR 25105101.<\/p>\n

The report was marked \u201cinformation believed complete.\u201d<\/p>\n

It was last updated at 11:28 a.m. on December 18, 2025.<\/p>\n

For case information, the State Patrol listed 507-923-2040.<\/p>\n

Road and safety resources<\/h2>\n

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

More information is available from the Minnesota State Patrol<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Olmsted County Sheriff\u2019s Office information is posted here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mayo Clinic provides visitor information for Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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