{"id":4870,"date":"2025-12-22T05:19:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T11:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=4870"},"modified":"2025-12-22T05:19:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T11:19:00","slug":"mankato-twp-pickup-crash-injures-driver-on-hwy-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/mankato-twp-pickup-crash-injures-driver-on-hwy-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Mankato Twp: Pickup Crash Injures Driver on Hwy 22"},"content":{"rendered":"

Blue Earth County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 One driver was hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Minnesota Highway 22 in Mankato Township, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.<\/p>\n

The crash was reported at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. It happened on Highway 22 at mile marker 49 in Mankato Township.<\/p>\n

What happened<\/h2>\n

The State Patrol report says a 2005 Dodge Ram was traveling southbound on Highway 22. A 2018 Ford F-150 was also traveling southbound. The vehicles collided.<\/p>\n

The report did not list a clear cause in the public details. Road conditions were listed as \u201cother.\u201d Alcohol was listed as not involved for both drivers.<\/p>\n

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Mankato Twp: Pickup Crash Injures Driver on Hwy 22<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Drivers and injuries<\/h2>\n

The Dodge Ram driver was identified as Michael Keith Lea, 41, of Mankato. The report lists non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to Mankato Hospital.<\/p>\n

The Ford F-150 driver was identified as Walker Jon Miller, 27, of Wells. The report lists no injuries. He was not taken for medical care.<\/p>\n

The report lists seat belts as being used by both drivers. Airbags were listed as not deployed in either vehicle.<\/p>\n

Response and next steps<\/h2>\n

The report lists help from the Blue Earth County Sheriff\u2019s Office. Mayo Ambulance also responded. Investigators may review vehicle damage and scene evidence.<\/p>\n

Drivers can check road and traffic updates through Minnesota 511<\/a>. State Patrol information is available from the Minnesota State Patrol<\/a>. Safe driving guidance is posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Case information<\/h2>\n

For case information, call 507-344-2750 and reference ICR 25202175.<\/p>\n

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

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