{"id":4876,"date":"2025-12-22T05:28:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T11:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=4876"},"modified":"2025-12-22T05:28:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T11:28:47","slug":"norman-twp-explorer-rolls-on-hwy-23-driver-hurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/norman-twp-explorer-rolls-on-hwy-23-driver-hurt\/","title":{"rendered":"Norman Twp: Explorer Rolls on Hwy 23, Driver Hurt"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pine County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A 29-year-old driver was hurt in a rollover crash on Highway 23 in Norman Township, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.<\/p>\n

The crash was reported at 10:03 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. It happened on Highway 23 near milepost 301. The road was listed as dry.<\/p>\n

What happened<\/h2>\n

The State Patrol report says a 2001 Ford Explorer was traveling northbound on Highway 23. The vehicle went off the road into the left ditch. The Explorer then flipped onto its side.<\/p>\n

The report did not list a cause in the public details. It also did not say if speed was a factor. No alcohol was listed as involved.<\/p>\n

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Norman Twp: Explorer Rolls on Hwy 23, Driver Hurt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Driver identified<\/h2>\n

The driver was identified as Gene Donald Eiffler, 29, of Askov. The report lists non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to Essentia Health Sandstone.<\/p>\n

The report lists no airbag deployment. It also lists no seat belt use. Investigators often review scene evidence after rollovers.<\/p>\n

Response and safety reminder<\/h2>\n

Pine County agencies assisted at the scene, the report says. Drivers are urged to slow down and stay alert. A small drift can lead to a ditch rollover.<\/p>\n

Seat belt reminders are available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration<\/a>. Road and travel updates are posted on Minnesota 511<\/a>. State Patrol public information is available through the Minnesota State Patrol<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Case information<\/h2>\n

For more information, call 218-302-6127 and reference ICR 25272667.<\/p>\n

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

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