{"id":73006,"date":"2026-11-11T10:00:19","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T16:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=73006"},"modified":"2026-11-11T10:00:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T16:00:19","slug":"coon-rapids-crash-leaves-driver-seriously-injured","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/coon-rapids-crash-leaves-driver-seriously-injured\/","title":{"rendered":"Coon Rapids Crash Leaves Driver Seriously Injured"},"content":{"rendered":"

COON RAPIDS, MN \u2013<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a> \u2013 A 26-year-old Coon Rapids man suffered life-threatening injuries Tuesday morning, November 10, 2026, in a violent two-vehicle crash on Highway 10.<\/p>\n

The crash happened around 7:35 a.m. near Foley Boulevard and the Highway 610 split in Anoka County.<\/p>\n

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Ford Ranger crossed the highway median, struck another vehicle, and overturned onto its roof.<\/p>\n

Ford Ranger Crosses Median and Overturns<\/h2>\n

Investigators reported that a 2000 Ford Ranger was traveling eastbound on Highway 10 when its driver suddenly applied the brakes.<\/p>\n

The pickup then swerved left, crossed the median, and collided with a 2011 Ford Flex.<\/p>\n

After the collision, the Ranger rolled over and came to rest on its roof.<\/p>\n

Authorities identified the Ranger driver as Nicholas Canute Norman, 26, of Coon Rapids.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Norman suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to Mercy Hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol reported that Norman was not wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred.<\/p>\n

Second Driver Also Injured<\/h2>\n

The Ford Flex driver was identified as Erik Andrew Toft, 54, of Cambridge, Minnesota.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toft suffered injuries described as non-life-threatening and was transported to a University of Minnesota medical facility.<\/p>\n

Investigators confirmed that Toft was wearing a seat belt during the collision.<\/p>\n

Both drivers were injured, although the severity of their injuries differed significantly.<\/p>\n

Dry Roads Reported During Morning Crash<\/h2>\n

The State Patrol listed road conditions as dry at the time of the crash.<\/p>\n

Alcohol was not suspected as a factor for either driver, according to the crash report.<\/p>\n

The report did not identify what caused the Ranger driver to brake suddenly or swerve across the median.<\/p>\n

Officials also listed airbag deployment as unknown for both vehicles.<\/p>\n

Multiple Emergency Agencies Respond<\/h2>\n

Emergency responders included the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, Coon Rapids Police Department, Anoka Fire Department, and Allina EMS.<\/p>\n

The crash also disrupted eastbound Highway 10 traffic during the Tuesday morning commute.<\/p>\n

Authorities closed eastbound lanes near Foley Boulevard while crews responded and investigated the collision.<\/p>\n

The Minnesota State Patrol handled the crash investigation under incident number 26513462<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The official report was last updated at 10:02 a.m. Tuesday and was marked as believed complete.<\/p>\n

Additional crash details are available through the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates<\/a> website.<\/p>\n

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

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