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Incident type:
Injury
ICR:
26600030
Date/Time:
01/04/2026 12:25
District:
2600 St. Cloud
Case Information Contact:
320-223-6666
Media Contact:
Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168
Location:
Highway 9 / Highway 29, BENSON, Swift County
Description:
The Ford Escape was traveling eastbound on Highway 9. The Dodge Avenger was traveling southbound on Highway 29. The vehicles collided in the intersection.
Road Condition:
Dry
Outside agencies:
Benson PD, CentraCare Ambulance, Benson Fire Department
Information believed complete
Last updated:
01/04/2026 14:02
2 Vehicle
s
involved.
Vehicle
2008 Dodge Avenger
Airbag Deployed:
No
Driver
Tyler John Gastecki
Granite Falls, MN, USA
Male Age: 30
Injury type:
None
Health Care Facility:
None
Seat Belt:
Yes
Helmet:
Not Applicable
Alcohol Involved:
No
Vehicle
2018 Ford Escape
Airbag Deployed:
Yes
Driver
Gage John Backman
Donnelly, MN, USA
Male Age: 30
Injury type:
None
Health Care Facility:
CentraCare Benson
Seat Belt:
Yes
Helmet:
Not Applicable
Alcohol Involved:
No
Passenger
Eva Marcelina Sinurat-Backman
Morris, MN, USA
Female Age: 28
Injury type:
Non-life Threatening
Health Care Facility:
CentraCare Benson
Seat Belt:
Yes
Helmet:
Not Applicable
Alcohol Involved:
No
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