The Minnesota State Patrol identified the injured passenger as Christopher Mark Covert, 29<\/strong>, of Finland, Minnesota.<\/p>\n Covert suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Redwood Hospital for medical treatment.<\/p>\n The crash occurred October 26, 2026, at approximately 4:14 p.m. in Birch Cooley Township.<\/p>\n According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2008 Lexus RX and a 2019 Peterbilt semi were traveling northbound on Highway 71.<\/p>\n The two vehicles collided near the highway address of 69878 Highway 71.<\/p>\n Investigators reported wet road conditions at the time of the crash.<\/p>\n The State Patrol’s initial report does not explain how the vehicles came into contact.<\/p>\n It also does not identify a specific cause of the collision.<\/p>\n The Lexus was driven by Sheila Mae Covert, 56<\/strong>, of Isle, Minnesota.<\/p>\n She was not injured in the collision, according to the State Patrol.<\/p>\n Her passenger, Christopher Mark Covert, 29, of Finland, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n He was transported to Redwood Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.<\/p>\n The State Patrol reported that both Lexus occupants were wearing seat belts.<\/p>\n The vehicle’s airbags did not deploy during the collision.<\/p>\n No additional information about Christopher Covert’s injuries or subsequent condition was provided.<\/p>\n The Peterbilt semi was driven by William Albert Sugden, 62<\/strong>, of Kenosha, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n Sugden was not injured, according to the crash report.<\/p>\n He was wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision.<\/p>\n The semi’s airbags did not deploy.<\/p>\n The State Patrol reported no suspected alcohol involvement for either driver or the injured passenger.<\/p>\n Several emergency agencies assisted at the scene of the Highway 71 collision.<\/p>\n Responding agencies included the Morton Fire Department, CentraCare Ambulance, and the Renville County Sheriff’s Office.<\/p>\n The Minnesota State Patrol’s Marshall District documented the incident.<\/p>\n The collision was recorded under incident number 26302035<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The official report was last updated at approximately 6:25 p.m. on October 26, 2026.<\/p>\n The State Patrol classified the incident as an injury crash.<\/p>\n Although roadway conditions were wet, investigators did not specifically identify weather or road conditions as the cause.<\/p>\n The report also does not indicate whether any traffic citations were issued.<\/p>\n All three occupants were wearing seat belts, according to the State Patrol.<\/p>\n No fatalities were reported.<\/p>\n Readers can review the official Minnesota State Patrol crash report<\/a> for further information.<\/p>\n The State Patrol’s Marshall District can be reached at 507-476-4020 regarding the incident.<\/p>\n Authorities marked the crash information as believed complete.<\/p>\n The reported circumstances do not establish fault or responsibility for the collision.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nLexus SUV and Peterbilt Semi Collide on Highway 71<\/h2>\n
Finland Man Injured, Taken to Hospital<\/h2>\n
Wisconsin Semi Driver Escapes Injury<\/h2>\n
Emergency Crews Respond to Renville County Crash<\/h2>\n
Wet Roads Reported at Crash Scene<\/h2>\n
Official Minnesota State Patrol Crash Information<\/h2>\n
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