YUCATAN TOWNSHIP, Houston County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two drivers were hurt in a crash on Minnesota Highway 16.
The crash happened near Chisholm Road. It happened on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The time was about 6:29 AM. The road was dry.
Quick facts
- Incident type: Injury.
- Vehicles involved: Two.
- Location: Highway 16 near Chisholm Road.
- Township: Yucatan Township in Houston County.
- State Patrol district: 2100 Rochester.
What happened
Police say a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu was going east on Highway 16. A 2015 Chevrolet Express 3500 van was going west. The vehicles collided near Chisholm Road.
The Minnesota State Patrol posted the crash entry online. You can view the incident page here. You can also search other incidents on the Patrol site here.
Drivers and injuries
The Malibu driver was Julie Jean O’Donnell, 67, of Rushford, Minnesota. Troopers said her injuries were not life threatening. She was taken to Emplify Health in La Crosse.
The van driver was Gregory Scott Sheldon, 55, of Houston, Minnesota. Troopers said his injuries were not life threatening. He was not transported for care.
Troopers reported both drivers wore seat belts. No alcohol was suspected. Airbags did not deploy in the van. The Malibu airbag deployed.
Response and next steps
Other agencies assisted at the scene. Those agencies included the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. Rushford Fire and EMS also responded. See the Sheriff’s Office page here.
The State Patrol case number is 26100237. For case questions, call 507-923-2040. For media calls, use 507-923-2050.
The report lists the information as believed complete. It was last updated at 8:16 AM Tuesday.
Drivers can request a full crash record from Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services. The state explains the request steps here.
Road and travel updates are also available through Minnesota 511. The crash remains under review.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.