{"id":73154,"date":"2026-11-12T07:26:26","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T13:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=73154"},"modified":"2026-11-12T07:26:26","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T13:26:26","slug":"hutchinson-crash-leaves-bicyclist-seriously-hurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/hutchinson-crash-leaves-bicyclist-seriously-hurt\/","title":{"rendered":"Hutchinson Crash Leaves Bicyclist Seriously Hurt"},"content":{"rendered":"

HUTCHINSON, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A 61-year-old bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries Wednesday afternoon following a collision with an SUV in Hutchinson.<\/p>\n

The crash occurred November 11, 2026, at approximately 12:56 p.m. at Highway 7 and School Road in McLeod County.<\/p>\n

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the bicyclist was identified as Mark Francis Pedretti, 61, of Wanamingo.<\/p>\n

Authorities reported that Pedretti suffered life-threatening injuries and required emergency medical care.<\/p>\n

SUV Collides With Bicycle on Highway 7<\/h2>\n

According to the State Patrol’s preliminary crash report, a 2008 Lincoln MKX was turning eastbound onto Highway 7.<\/p>\n

During the turn, the SUV collided with a bicycle near the intersection with School Road.<\/p>\n

The circumstances surrounding the collision were not detailed further in the report.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol identified the SUV driver as Tatum Tarin Engelke, 27, of Brownton, Minnesota.<\/p>\n

Engelke was wearing a seat belt and did not suffer any reported injuries.<\/p>\n

The report stated that the SUV’s airbags did not deploy.<\/p>\n

61-Year-Old Bicyclist Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries<\/h2>\n

Pedretti sustained injuries classified as life-threatening by the Minnesota State Patrol.<\/p>\n

The crash report listed Hutchinson Health Emergency Room and Hennepin Medical Center as medical facilities involved in his care.<\/p>\n

Authorities reported that Pedretti was not wearing a bicycle helmet at the time of the collision.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol did not provide additional details about the nature of his injuries.<\/p>\n

No updated medical condition was included in the report released Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Alcohol Not Suspected in Crash<\/h2>\n

According to investigators, alcohol was not suspected to be a factor for either person involved.<\/p>\n

The roadway was dry when the collision occurred.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol report did not identify speeding or another traffic violation as contributing factors.<\/p>\n

No citations or criminal charges were listed in the initial crash information.<\/p>\n

Emergency Crews Respond to Hutchinson Intersection<\/h2>\n

Several emergency agencies responded to the scene following the collision.<\/p>\n

Responding agencies included the Hutchinson Police Department, Hutchinson Fire Department, and Allina Ambulance.<\/p>\n

Emergency personnel assisted at the scene and coordinated medical care for the injured bicyclist.<\/p>\n

The crash was investigated by the Minnesota State Patrol’s Mankato District.<\/p>\n

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

The Minnesota State Patrol updated its crash report at 4:59 p.m. Wednesday, November 11.<\/p>\n

The report classified the incident as an injury crash and marked the available information as complete.<\/p>\n

The incident is documented under case number 26202000.<\/p>\n

Additional information can be viewed through the official Minnesota State Patrol crash report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

No further information about the bicyclist’s recovery was available in the published report.<\/p>\n

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

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