At about 7:12 a.m. -Thursday, Oct. 31, the Stearns County -Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a report of a crash with injuries near the intersection of County Road 116 and Farmcrest Road, in Crow River Township. It was reported that one vehicle was involved, and at least one party on scene was injured.
When deputies arrived, they observed a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado with moderate damage in the west ditch of County Road 116. The truck appeared to have rolled before landing on its wheels. Deputies were able to briefly speak with the driver, Victoria Nelson, 19 of North Branch, while she was being treated for her injuries. Victoria told deputies she was driving the truck prior to the crash when she lost control of it on the gravel road and left the roadway. She was unable to control the truck after leaving the roadway and struck a field approach. Victoria exhibited no signs of being under the influence. She was transported to the Paynesville Hospital and released a short time later after being evaluated for her injuries.
Deputies also spoke with both passengers, Vincent Contreras, 18 of Saint Paul Park, and Zachary Schandorff, 19 of Belgrade. They told deputies that they were on their way to the New London/Spicer area to visit Schandorff’s grandmother prior to the crash occurring. Neither Contreras nor Schandorff were injured from the crash.
Assisting on the scene were Belgrade/Brooten Fire & Rescue and the Belgrade/Brooten Police Department.