The Minnesota State Patrol identified the driver as Tate Nathaniel Anderson, 27<\/strong>, of Kasson.<\/p>\n His passenger was identified as Kevin Rafael Perez, 32<\/strong>, of Northfield.<\/p>\n Both men suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to separate hospitals.<\/p>\n The crash occurred October 26, 2026, at approximately 11:53 p.m. in Rice County.<\/p>\n According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2006 Mini Cooper was traveling southbound on Interstate 35.<\/p>\n The vehicle left the roadway near mile marker 61 in the Faribault area.<\/p>\n The Mini Cooper then rolled, resulting in injuries to both occupants.<\/p>\n The State Patrol reported wet road conditions at the time of the collision.<\/p>\n However, investigators did not identify wet pavement as a confirmed cause of the crash.<\/p>\n No other vehicles were listed as involved in the incident.<\/p>\n The Mini Cooper was driven by Tate Nathaniel Anderson, 27, of Kasson, Minnesota.<\/p>\n Anderson suffered injuries classified as non-life-threatening.<\/p>\n He was transported to Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester for medical treatment.<\/p>\n The State Patrol listed his seat belt use as unknown.<\/p>\n The report also indicated that the Mini Cooper’s airbags did not deploy.<\/p>\n No additional details about Anderson’s injuries or subsequent medical condition were provided.<\/p>\n The passenger, Kevin Rafael Perez, 32, of Northfield, also suffered non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n Perez was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center, also known as HCMC.<\/p>\n According to the crash report, Perez was not wearing a seat belt.<\/p>\n Authorities did not provide further details about his injuries or condition following transportation.<\/p>\n The State Patrol’s crash report lists alcohol as suspected for Anderson.<\/p>\n However, the report does not provide a blood alcohol concentration or confirm alcohol impairment.<\/p>\n Alcohol was not suspected for Perez, according to the report.<\/p>\n The available information does not identify any criminal charges or traffic citations associated with the crash.<\/p>\n The investigation details also do not establish whether alcohol contributed to the rollover.<\/p>\n Several emergency agencies assisted at the crash scene near Faribault.<\/p>\n Responding agencies included the Rice County Sheriff’s Office, Faribault Fire Department, and Faribault Police Department.<\/p>\n The Minnesota State Patrol’s Rochester District handled the crash report.<\/p>\n The incident was recorded under case number 26104560<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The State Patrol last updated the report at approximately 10:06 p.m. on October 27, 2026.<\/p>\n The agency marked the information as believed complete.<\/p>\n The crash was classified as an injury incident involving one vehicle.<\/p>\n Both occupants survived with injuries described as non-life-threatening in the supplied report.<\/p>\n Readers can review available incidents through the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates<\/a> website.<\/p>\n Additional information about the incident may be requested from the State Patrol’s Rochester District at 507-923-2040.<\/p>\n No further information about the cause of the rollover was established in the available report.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nMini Cooper Leaves Interstate 35 and Rolls<\/h2>\n
Kasson Driver Taken to Rochester Hospital<\/h2>\n
Northfield Passenger Injured in Rollover<\/h2>\n
Alcohol Suspected for Driver, Not Confirmed<\/h2>\n
Emergency Crews Respond to I-35 Crash<\/h2>\n
Official Minnesota State Patrol Information<\/h2>\n
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