Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Fatal

ICR:

25302190

Date/Time:

12/22/2025 07:27

District:

2300 Marshall

Case Information Contact:

507-476-4020

Media Contact:

Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050

Location:

Highway 59 / 156th Street, MASON TWP, Murray County

This fatal crash involved an unbelted/unrestrained occupant.

Description:

The Freightliner semi was traveling northbound on Highway 59. The International Straight truck was traveling southbound on Highway 59. The two vehicles collided.

Road Condition:

Snow/Ice

Outside agencies:

Murray County Sheriff's Office, Slayton Fire, Murray County Ambulance, Currie 1st Responders.

Information believed complete

Last updated:

12/23/2025 09:11

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2022 International Straight Truck

Airbag Deployed:

Driver

Michael Arthur Griffin

Tyler, MN, USA

Male Age: 61

Injury type:

Life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

Sanford Sioux Falls

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Vehicle

2014 Freightliner Semi

Airbag Deployed:

Driver

Dennis Keith Kor

Minneota, MN, USA

Male Age: 58