{"id":73494,"date":"2026-11-14T11:26:07","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T17:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=73494"},"modified":"2026-11-14T11:26:07","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T17:26:07","slug":"leeds-township-jeep-semi-crash-injures-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/leeds-township-jeep-semi-crash-injures-two\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds Township Jeep-Semi Crash Injures Two"},"content":{"rendered":"

LEEDS TOWNSHIP, Murray County, MN \u2013 (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Two Minnesota men were injured Friday evening, November 13, 2026, when a Jeep Grand Cherokee collided with a Peterbilt semi on Highway 30.<\/p>\n

The collision happened at approximately 6:04 p.m. near mile marker 31 in Leeds Township, Murray County.<\/p>\n

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash involved a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee and a 2006 Peterbilt tractor.<\/p>\n

Jeep and Semi Collide on Highway 30<\/h2>\n

The State Patrol reported that the Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling eastbound on Highway 30.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Peterbilt semi was traveling westbound on the same highway.<\/p>\n

The two vehicles collided near mile marker 31 in Leeds Township.<\/p>\n

Road conditions were dry at the time of the crash.<\/p>\n

Investigators did not provide additional details explaining what caused the collision.<\/p>\n

The Jeep’s airbags deployed during the crash, according to the official report.<\/p>\n

81-Year-Old Lake Wilson Man Injured<\/h2>\n

The Jeep Grand Cherokee was driven by Leslie Wayne Ruiter, 81, of Lake Wilson, Minnesota<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Ruiter suffered injuries classified as non-life-threatening by the Minnesota State Patrol.<\/p>\n

The report lists a Sioux Falls medical center as the healthcare facility associated with his injuries.<\/p>\n

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

Additional details about his injuries and medical condition were not released.<\/p>\n

26-Year-Old Slayton Semi Driver Also Injured<\/h2>\n

The Peterbilt semi was driven by Bobby Donald Bleyenberg, 26, of Slayton, Minnesota<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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

The Minnesota State Patrol listed Murray County Medical Center as the healthcare facility associated with his injuries.<\/p>\n

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

Alcohol was not suspected as a contributing factor for either driver.<\/p>\n

Emergency Crews Respond to Murray County Crash<\/h2>\n

Several emergency agencies responded to the collision on Highway 30.<\/p>\n

Responding agencies included the Murray County Sheriff’s Office, Slayton Police Department, and Murray County fire and medical personnel.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

The Minnesota State Patrol updated its public report on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

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

The public report did not identify the cause of the crash or indicate whether citations were issued.<\/p>\n

The collision is documented under incident number 26302148<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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

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

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