{"id":72525,"date":"2026-11-09T06:34:15","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T12:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72525"},"modified":"2026-11-09T06:34:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T12:34:15","slug":"94-year-old-among-2-hurt-in-granite-falls-township","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/94-year-old-among-2-hurt-in-granite-falls-township\/","title":{"rendered":"94-Year-Old Among 2 Hurt in Granite Falls Township"},"content":{"rendered":"

Granite Falls Township, Chippewa County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Two drivers were injured Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 23.<\/p>\n

The crash happened around 10:46 a.m. on November 8, 2026, near 110th Street Southeast.<\/p>\n

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, both drivers suffered non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n

The injured drivers were identified as Paul M. Rosendahl, 94, of Willmar, and Kelly Ann Koskela, 58, of Hutchinson.<\/p>\n

Both were taken to Granite Falls Hospital for medical treatment.<\/p>\n

Two Vehicles Collide on Highway 23<\/h2>\n

According to the State Patrol, a 2020 Ford EcoSport and a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country were traveling southbound.<\/p>\n

The vehicles collided near the intersection of Highway 23 and 110th Street Southeast.<\/p>\n

The crash occurred in Granite Falls Township in Chippewa County.<\/p>\n

Investigators reported that airbags deployed in both vehicles during the collision.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol did not provide details explaining how the two vehicles collided.<\/p>\n

No information was released about either vehicle’s speed before the crash.<\/p>\n

Hutchinson Woman Injured in Ford SUV<\/h2>\n

Kelly Ann Koskela, 58, of Hutchinson, was driving the 2020 Ford EcoSport.<\/p>\n

According to the crash report, Koskela suffered injuries classified as non-life-threatening.<\/p>\n

She was transported to Granite Falls Hospital for further medical care.<\/p>\n

Authorities confirmed Koskela was wearing her seat belt when the collision occurred.<\/p>\n

The Ford’s airbags deployed during the crash.<\/p>\n

A 15-year-old female passenger was also inside the Ford.<\/p>\n

The teenager was wearing her seat belt and was not injured, according to the State Patrol.<\/p>\n

The report did not identify the juvenile passenger.<\/p>\n

94-Year-Old Willmar Driver Also Injured<\/h2>\n

The second vehicle was a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Paul M. Rosendahl, 94, of Willmar.<\/p>\n

Rosendahl suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Granite Falls Hospital.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol confirmed he was wearing a seat belt when the crash happened.<\/p>\n

The Chrysler’s airbags also deployed during the collision.<\/p>\n

Janet Faye Hedy, 70, of Willmar, was riding as a passenger in the Chrysler.<\/p>\n

Hedy was wearing her seat belt and was not injured.<\/p>\n

Neither passenger was listed as requiring hospital treatment.<\/p>\n

Dry Roads Reported at Crash Scene<\/h2>\n

The State Patrol reported dry road conditions at the time of the accident.<\/p>\n

Alcohol was not suspected as a contributing factor for either driver.<\/p>\n

The report did not identify a specific cause of the collision.<\/p>\n

Authorities also did not report any additional vehicles involved in the crash.<\/p>\n

Multiple Emergency Agencies Respond<\/h2>\n

Several emergency agencies assisted following the Highway 23 collision.<\/p>\n

Responding agencies included the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office, Maynard EMS, Maynard Fire Department, and Granite Falls EMS.<\/p>\n

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

The incident was recorded under case number 26302111<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The public report was last updated at 2:07 p.m. on November 8, 2026.<\/p>\n

At that time, the State Patrol indicated the available information was believed complete.<\/p>\n

Readers can review the incident through the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates<\/a> website.<\/p>\n

Older crash reports can be found through the Minnesota State Patrol Incident Search<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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

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