Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Fatal

ICR:

22100066

Date/Time:

01/04/2022 18:54

District:

2100 Rochester

Case Information Contact:

507-923-2040

Media Contact:

Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050

Location:

Southbound Highway 52 at Milepost 47, MARION TWP, Olmsted County

This fatal crash involved an unbelted/unrestrained occupant.

Description:

Volvo Semi truck/trailer southbound on Highway 52, Dodge Journey southbound on Highway 52, Dodge Journey rear-ended Semi truck/trailer, then Dodge ran off road into median, struck cable barrier and rolled over.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Olmsted County Sheriff, Rochester Fire Department, Mayo Clinic Ambulance.

Information believed complete

Last updated:

01/04/2022 23:59

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2015 Dodge Journey

Airbag Deployed:

Driver

Leon Ernest Simpson

Canton, MN, USA

Male Age: 63

Injury type:

Fatal

Health Care Facility:

St Marys - Rochester

Seat Belt:

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Vehicle

2000 Volvo Semi Truck/Trailer

Airbag Deployed:

Driver

Terry Ray Huffman

Brainerd, MN, USA

Male Age: 73