{"id":73486,"date":"2026-11-14T11:18:33","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T17:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=73486"},"modified":"2026-11-14T11:18:33","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T17:18:33","slug":"sleepy-eye-woman-86-struck-by-suv-on-highway-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/sleepy-eye-woman-86-struck-by-suv-on-highway-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleepy Eye Woman, 86, Struck by SUV on Highway 4"},"content":{"rendered":"

SLEEPY EYE, Brown County, MN \u2013 (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 An 86-year-old woman was injured Friday afternoon after an SUV struck her while she was crossing Highway 4 in Sleepy Eye.<\/p>\n

The incident happened at approximately 2:55 p.m. on November 13, 2026, near Highway 4 and Walnut Street.<\/p>\n

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse struck the pedestrian while making a turn onto the highway.<\/p>\n

Pedestrian Struck While Crossing Highway 4<\/h2>\n

The Chevrolet Traverse was traveling westbound on Walnut Street before attempting to turn south onto Highway 4.<\/p>\n

At the same time, a pedestrian was crossing Highway 4 near the intersection.<\/p>\n

The SUV struck the pedestrian during the turning maneuver, according to the State Patrol’s crash report.<\/p>\n

Road conditions were dry when the collision occurred.<\/p>\n

The report did not specify whether the woman was using a marked crosswalk when she was struck.<\/p>\n

86-Year-Old Sleepy Eye Woman Injured<\/h2>\n

The injured pedestrian was identified as Gail Lois Sorensen, 86, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Sorensen suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the collision.<\/p>\n

The Minnesota State Patrol listed Sleepy Eye Medical Center as the healthcare facility treating her injuries.<\/p>\n

Additional information about her medical condition or recovery was not included in the public report.<\/p>\n

Sleepy Eye Driver Identified<\/h2>\n

The Chevrolet Traverse was driven by Jessica Ann Nachreiner, 38, of Sleepy Eye<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Nachreiner was not injured in the incident, according to the State Patrol.<\/p>\n

Investigators confirmed that she was wearing a seat belt when the collision occurred.<\/p>\n

The vehicle’s airbags did not deploy during the crash.<\/p>\n

Alcohol was not suspected as a contributing factor, according to the official report.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol did not provide information about possible traffic citations or charges.<\/p>\n

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

Several agencies responded to the pedestrian collision at Highway 4 and Walnut Street.<\/p>\n

Responding agencies included the Sleepy Eye Police Department, Sleepy Eye EMS, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation.<\/p>\n

Emergency responders assisted at the scene following the collision.<\/p>\n

The crash involved one motor vehicle and one pedestrian.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol’s Mankato district handled the incident report.<\/p>\n

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

The Minnesota State Patrol last updated the public crash report on November 13, 2026, at 6:04 p.m.<\/p>\n

The agency marked the available information as believed complete.<\/p>\n

The incident is documented under crash report number 26202009<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

More details are available in the official Minnesota State Patrol incident report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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