On Thursday, Feb. 27, emergency responders were called to the scene of a multi-vehicle collision on MN Highway 15 near mile marker 136 in Stearns County in the afternoon.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred at around 12:58 p.m. and involved three vehicles: a 2011 Kia Sorento, a 2011 Chevrolet Impala, and a 2018 Toyota Corolla. Reports indicate that the Sorento was traveling northbound, while the Corolla and Impala were heading southbound when all three vehicles collided.
Emergency crews, including personnel from the -Stearns County Sheriff’s Office, Watkins Ambulance, and Kimball Fire Department, responded to assist those involved.
The 17-year-old driver of the Impala from Rice sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to St. Cloud Hospital for medical treatment. The other two drivers, identified as Leslie Jolene Plath, 59 of Hutchinson, and Cole Wade Loewen, 39 of St. Cloud, were not injured in the crash.
Authorities confirmed that all drivers were wearing seat belts, and no alcohol was involved. The road conditions were dry at the time of the incident. Investigators are working to determine the factors leading up to the collision.