The crash happened October 20, 2026, near Highway 23 and 12th Avenue South in Stearns County.<\/p>\n
Police said both officers were responding to an emergency call when the vehicles collided.<\/p>\n
Both were taken to St. Cloud Hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.<\/p>\n
Two Police SUVs Collided at Intersection<\/h2>\n
According to the Minnesota State Patrol<\/a>, the collision occurred at approximately 5:47 p.m.<\/p>\n The agency described the location as First Street South at 12th Avenue South.<\/p>\n St. Cloud police identified the intersection as Highway 23 and 12th Avenue South.<\/p>\n A 2021 Ford Explorer was traveling westbound along First Street South, according to the State Patrol.<\/p>\n A 2025 Ford Explorer turned westbound from 12th Avenue South onto the same roadway.<\/p>\n The two vehicles collided during that movement, according to the public crash description.<\/p>\n Local reports identified both SUVs as marked St. Cloud Police Department vehicles.<\/p>\n Investigators did not establish fault or explain why the collision occurred in the public summary.<\/p>\n The State Patrol identified the 2021 Explorer’s driver as a 34-year-old Sartell resident.<\/p>\n The 2025 Explorer’s driver was a 28-year-old St. Cloud resident.<\/p>\n Both sustained injuries the agency classified as non-life-threatening.<\/p>\n The State Patrol listed St. Cloud Hospital as the medical facility for both drivers.<\/p>\n Local reporting said Mayo Clinic Ambulance transported the two officers from the scene.<\/p>\n The public report did not describe their injuries or provide details about hospital treatment.<\/p>\n Both drivers were wearing seat belts, according to investigators.<\/p>\n Airbags deployed in both Ford Explorers during the collision.<\/p>\n The State Patrol reported dry road conditions when the crash occurred.<\/p>\n Alcohol was not suspected for either driver, according to the incident record.<\/p>\n The St. Cloud Fire Department and Stearns County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the response.<\/p>\n Mayo Clinic Ambulance and All Care Towing were also listed among responding services.<\/p>\n The St. Cloud Police Department assisted at the intersection.<\/p>\n Local news reports said authorities temporarily closed the intersection after the crash.<\/p>\n The roadway later reopened, according to those reports.<\/p>\n Officials did not provide a precise duration for the closure in the State Patrol summary.<\/p>\n The State Patrol assigned incident number 26603070 to the two-vehicle collision.<\/p>\n The case was handled through the agency’s St. Cloud district.<\/p>\n The posted report was last updated at 8:17 p.m. on October 20.<\/p>\n It was marked as information believed complete.<\/p>\n Reports published October 21 said the Minnesota State Patrol was investigating the crash.<\/p>\n The public incident listing does not identify citations, criminal charges, or a final determination of responsibility.<\/p>\n Readers can review the official crash details<\/a> online.<\/p>\n Additional public records appear through the State Patrol incident search<\/a>.<\/p>\n WJON News<\/a> also reported the emergency response and temporary intersection closure.<\/p>\n The St. Cloud district lists 320-223-6666<\/a> for case information.<\/p>\nBoth Drivers Treated for Injuries<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Emergency Crews and Road Closure<\/h2>\n
State Patrol Releases Crash Report<\/h2>\n