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Incident

Incident type:

Injury

ICR:

25301702

Date/Time:

10/18/2025 16:47

District:

2300 Marshall

Case Information Contact:

507-476-4020

Media Contact:

Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050

Location:

Highway 212 and highway 71, OLIVIA, Renville County

Description:

The Mack 600 was east bound on highway 212, while the Pontiac Vibe was heading south bound on highway 71 when they collided.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Olivia Fire Department, Renville Sheriff's Office, Olivia Police Department

Information believed complete

Last updated:

10/18/2025 19:56

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2003 Pontiac Vibe

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Roman Michael Gertken

Richmond, MN, USA

Male Age: 26

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

Olivia Hospital

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Involved:

Passenger

April Concepcion Benavidez

Danube, MN, USA

Female Age: 29

Injury type:

None

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Involved:

Vehicle

1999 Mack 600

Airbag Deployed:

Driver

Cruz Mendez

Eagle Pass, TX, USA

Male Age: 51

Injury type:

None

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Involved: