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Hartland Township Crash Leaves Driver Critically Hurt<\/h2>\n

Hartland Township (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Two drivers were injured Tuesday evening after two cars collided at Highway 13 and 280th Street.<\/p>\n

The crash happened at about 7:41 p.m. on September 15, 2026, in Freeborn County.<\/p>\n

According to the Minnesota State Patrol<\/a>, a 2010 Audi A4 was traveling east on 280th Street.<\/p>\n

A 2015 Nissan Sentra was traveling south on Highway 13. The vehicles collided at the intersection.<\/p>\n

Albert Lea Driver Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries<\/h2>\n

Caleb Lee Sorenson, 32, of Albert Lea, was driving the Nissan Sentra.<\/p>\n

Sorenson suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash. He was taken to St. Marys in Rochester for medical treatment.<\/p>\n

Stacy Jo Erdner, 35, of Wells, was driving the Audi A4.<\/p>\n

Erdner suffered injuries described as non-life-threatening. She was taken to an Albert Lea hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n

The collision sent both drivers to hospitals for evaluation and treatment.<\/p>\n

Neither Driver Was Wearing A Seat Belt<\/h2>\n

Airbags deployed in both vehicles during the crash.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol reported that neither driver was wearing a seat belt. Alcohol was not suspected for either driver.<\/p>\n

The road was dry when the collision happened. The State Patrol classified the incident as an injury crash.<\/p>\n

Emergency crews from the Hartland Fire Department responded to the scene.<\/p>\n

The Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office also assisted. Mayo Ambulance provided medical support.<\/p>\n

State Patrol Lists Crash As Case 26103899<\/h2>\n

The Minnesota State Patrol’s Rochester District handled the crash report. The incident carries case number 26103899.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol marked the information as complete early September 16.<\/p>\n

The agency listed its last update at 5:09 a.m.<\/p>\n

The report does not state what caused the vehicles to collide.<\/p>\n

It also does not provide a later update on either driver’s medical condition.<\/p>\n

The crash is listed in the State Patrol’s public crash update system.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota State Patrol crash updates<\/a> online.<\/p>\n

Motorists can also check current highway conditions through Minnesota 511<\/a> before traveling.<\/p>\n

Both vehicles sustained enough impact for their airbags to deploy. No alcohol involvement was suspected in the report.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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