{"id":72798,"date":"2026-11-10T08:53:20","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T14:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72798"},"modified":"2026-11-10T08:53:20","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T14:53:20","slug":"mankato-highway-14-crash-injures-sleepy-eye-woman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/mankato-highway-14-crash-injures-sleepy-eye-woman\/","title":{"rendered":"Mankato Highway 14 Crash Injures Sleepy Eye Woman"},"content":{"rendered":"

MANKATO, MN \u2013 (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A Sleepy Eye woman was injured Monday morning after two vehicles collided on Highway 14 in Blue Earth County.<\/p>\n

Somer Annette Prechel, 24, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the November 9, 2026, crash.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The collision occurred around 6:52 a.m. on eastbound Highway 14 near mile marker 131 in Mankato.<\/p>\n

Jeep Cherokee and Toyota Camry Collide<\/h2>\n

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, both vehicles were traveling eastbound on Highway 14 before the collision.<\/p>\n

Prechel was driving a 2016 Jeep Cherokee when it collided with a 2000 Toyota Camry.<\/p>\n

The Toyota was driven by Caleb Marvin Peterson, 22, of Vernon Center, Minnesota.<\/p>\n

Authorities did not explain what caused the vehicles to collide.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol also did not specify whether either vehicle changed lanes before the crash.<\/p>\n

Sleepy Eye Woman Taken to Hospital<\/h2>\n

Prechel suffered injuries described by the State Patrol as non-life-threatening.<\/p>\n

The crash report lists Mayo Hospital as the medical facility where she received care.<\/p>\n

Officials did not release specific information about her injuries or condition following treatment.<\/p>\n

Peterson was not injured in the collision and did not require hospital treatment.<\/p>\n

Airbags Deploy in Toyota Camry<\/h2>\n

The State Patrol reported that airbags deployed inside Peterson’s 2000 Toyota Camry during the crash.<\/p>\n

However, the airbags in Prechel’s 2016 Jeep Cherokee did not deploy.<\/p>\n

Both drivers were wearing seat belts when the collision occurred.<\/p>\n

Investigators reported that alcohol was not suspected as a factor for either driver.<\/p>\n

Dry Road Conditions Reported<\/h2>\n

The highway surface was dry at the time of the crash, according to investigators.<\/p>\n

The collision happened during the morning commute along the eastbound lanes of Highway 14.<\/p>\n

Authorities did not provide information about the vehicles’ speeds before the collision.<\/p>\n

The report also did not identify any citations or charges connected to the incident.<\/p>\n

Emergency Crews Respond to Highway 14<\/h2>\n

The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the crash with assistance from the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Mayo Ambulance.<\/p>\n

Emergency personnel assisted those involved and addressed the aftermath of the collision.<\/p>\n

The crash was documented under State Patrol incident number 26201982.<\/p>\n

The official report was last updated at 3:28 p.m. Monday, November 9.<\/p>\n

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

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

Motorists can also check Minnesota 511<\/a> for current road conditions and traffic information.<\/p>\n

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

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A Sleepy Eye woman was injured Monday morning after two vehicles collided on Highway 14 in Blue Earth County.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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