{"id":72174,"date":"2026-11-07T04:29:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T10:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72174"},"modified":"2026-11-07T04:29:57","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T10:29:57","slug":"denver-township-semi-rollover-injures-driver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/denver-township-semi-rollover-injures-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"Denver Township Semi Rollover Injures Driver"},"content":{"rendered":"

DENVER TOWNSHIP, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A South Dakota truck driver was injured Friday afternoon when his semi rolled into a ditch in Rock County.<\/p>\n

The accident happened November 6, 2026, at approximately 4:50 p.m. along Highway 75.<\/p>\n

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred near milepost 22 in Denver Township.<\/p>\n

The driver was identified as Brandon Lee Zihlke, 44, of Aurora, South Dakota.<\/p>\n

Zihlke suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Sanford Luverne for medical treatment.<\/p>\n

Semi Leaves Highway 75 and Rolls Into Ditch<\/h2>\n

The Minnesota State Patrol reported that Zihlke was driving a 2014 Peterbilt semi northbound on Highway 75.<\/p>\n

During the trip, the truck struck the roadway shoulder.<\/p>\n

The semi then entered the ditch and rolled over, according to investigators.<\/p>\n

Authorities reported that the road surface was dry when the accident occurred.<\/p>\n

No other vehicles were involved in the rollover.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol did not provide additional details explaining why the truck reached the shoulder.<\/p>\n

Aurora Driver Injured in Rollover<\/h2>\n

Zihlke suffered injuries classified by authorities as non-life-threatening.<\/p>\n

Emergency responders assisted at the scene before the driver received medical treatment.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol listed Sanford Luverne as the medical facility where Zihlke was taken.<\/p>\n

His exact injuries were not described in the official crash report.<\/p>\n

Authorities also reported that Zihlke was not wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred.<\/p>\n

Investigators did not suspect alcohol as a factor in the accident.<\/p>\n

No additional information about his condition following medical treatment was included in the report.<\/p>\n

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A South Dakota truck driver was injured Friday afternoon when his semi rolled into a ditch in Rock County.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Emergency Crews Respond to Rock County Crash<\/h2>\n

Several emergency agencies assisted the Minnesota State Patrol following the rollover.<\/p>\n

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office responded alongside Hardwick Fire and Rescue.<\/p>\n

Sanford Luverne Ambulance also assisted with the emergency response.<\/p>\n

The crash was handled by the State Patrol’s Marshall District.<\/p>\n

Authorities documented the incident under case number 26302100<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol last updated the crash information at 8:11 p.m. Friday.<\/p>\n

Officials marked the report as complete at that time.<\/p>\n

State Patrol Releases Highway 75 Crash Details<\/h2>\n

The official report confirmed that only the 2014 Peterbilt semi was involved.<\/p>\n

Investigators reported dry pavement and no suspected alcohol involvement.<\/p>\n

The report did not list any additional injured people or explain what caused the truck to leave its lane.<\/p>\n

It also did not provide information about the truck’s cargo or damage.<\/p>\n

Additional details are available in the official Minnesota State Patrol crash report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Motorists can check Minnesota 511<\/a> for current highway conditions and travel alerts.<\/p>\n

The Minnesota State Patrol has not provided further details about the driver’s recovery.<\/p>\n

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

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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