{"id":73373,"date":"2026-11-13T16:08:25","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T22:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=73373"},"modified":"2026-11-13T16:08:25","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T22:08:25","slug":"litchfield-man-70-suffers-life-threatening-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/litchfield-man-70-suffers-life-threatening-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Litchfield Man, 70, Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"

Darwin Township, Minnesota<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A 70-year-old Litchfield man suffered life-threatening injuries in a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning.<\/p>\n

The collision happened November 12, 2026, at approximately 7:56 a.m. in Meeker County.<\/p>\n

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred at Highway 12 and 650th Avenue in Darwin Township.<\/p>\n

The collision involved a 2024 Can-Am Defender ATV and two pickup trucks.<\/p>\n

ATV and Two Pickups Collide on Highway 12<\/h2>\n

According to the crash report, a Can-Am Defender was traveling northbound on 650th Avenue.<\/p>\n

At the same time, a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado was heading westbound on Highway 12.<\/p>\n

A 2025 Ram 1500 pickup was traveling eastbound on Highway 12.<\/p>\n

The three vehicles collided near the intersection.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol did not specify the exact sequence of impacts or which vehicle struck another first.<\/p>\n

Road conditions were reported as dry when the crash occurred.<\/p>\n

Litchfield ATV Driver Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries<\/h2>\n

The ATV driver was identified as Neil Iver Holmgren, 70, of Litchfield, Minnesota<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

According to authorities, Holmgren suffered life-threatening injuries in the collision.<\/p>\n

He was transported to Meeker Memorial Hospital for medical treatment.<\/p>\n

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

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

Other Drivers and Passenger Escape Injury<\/h2>\n

The Chevrolet Silverado was driven by Lincoln Jon Gutormson, 18, of Cokato, Minnesota<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

According to investigators, Gutormson was not injured in the collision.<\/p>\n

The Ram 1500 was driven by Derrick John Nonweiler, 48, of Willmar, Minnesota<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Nonweiler was also uninjured, according to the State Patrol.<\/p>\n

A passenger in the Ram was identified as Ethel Valeria Parrales Arbizu, 30, of Willmar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

She was not injured in the crash.<\/p>\n

The report indicates both pickup drivers and the Ram passenger were wearing seat belts.<\/p>\n

Airbags did not deploy in either pickup truck.<\/p>\n

Alcohol Not Suspected in Three-Vehicle Crash<\/h2>\n

The State Patrol reported that alcohol was not suspected as a factor for anyone involved.<\/p>\n

Investigators documented dry road conditions at the intersection.<\/p>\n

The report does not identify any traffic citations issued following the collision.<\/p>\n

Authorities have not released additional findings explaining what caused the vehicles to collide.<\/p>\n

Emergency Crews Respond to Darwin Township<\/h2>\n

Several agencies assisted the Minnesota State Patrol following the Thursday morning crash.<\/p>\n

Responding agencies included the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office and Litchfield Police Department.<\/p>\n

Litchfield fire and rescue personnel also assisted at the scene.<\/p>\n

The report does not specify how long emergency crews remained at the intersection.<\/p>\n

Information about possible traffic delays or road closures was not included.<\/p>\n

Minnesota State Patrol Releases Crash Report<\/h2>\n

The crash is documented under Minnesota State Patrol case number 26603296<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Authorities classified the incident as an injury crash involving three vehicles.<\/p>\n

The report was last updated November 12, 2026, at 10:22 a.m.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol marked the released information as believed complete.<\/p>\n

Readers can view the official Minnesota State Patrol crash report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Additional incident information is available through the Minnesota State Patrol incident search<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol’s St. Cloud district can be contacted at 320-223-6666 for case information.<\/p>\n

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

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

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