Incident type:

Injury

19104303

Date/Time:

09/03/2019 13:10

 

District:

2100 Rochester

507-923-2040

Media Contact:

Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050

 

Location:

Interstate 35, north of Medford, Walcott Twp, Rice County

 

Description:

A Smart ForTwo was traveling northbound on Interstate 35, closely following a Toyota Prius as it was passing a semi. When the Prius cleared the semi it moved to the right lane. Witnesses state the Smart car then merged into the Toyota and made contact, causing both vehicles to go off the road, into the ditch. The Smart car rolled multiple times before coming to rest on its wheels. Passenger of the Smart car was transported to local hospital with believed non-life-threatening injuries.

 

 

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Steele and Rice County Sheriff's Offices, Faribault Rescue & North Memorial Ambulance

09/03/2019 14:46