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Incident

Incident type:

Fatal

ICR:

26600133

Date/Time:

01/15/2026 17:26

District:

2600 St. Cloud

Case Information Contact:

320-223-6666

Media Contact:

Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168

Location:

Minnesota Highway 55 at Reardon Ave NW, SOUTH SIDE TWP, Wright County

Description:

The Ford Fusion was eastbound while the Freightliner semi was westbound on Highway 55. They collided.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Wright COSO, South Haven Fire, Allina Ambulance

Information believed complete

Last updated:

01/16/2026 01:24

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2015 Ford Fusion

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Bette Louise Nelson

Annandale, MN, USA

Female Age: 63

Injury type:

Fatal

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Involved:

Unknown

Vehicle

2023 Freightliner Semi

Airbag Deployed:

Not applicable

Driver

Steven Wade Johnson

Hastings, MN, USA

Male Age: 57

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

St. Cloud Hospital

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Involved:

Passenger

Curtis William Watkins

South Saint Paul, MN, USA

Male Age: 46

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

St. Cloud Hospital

Seat Belt:

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Involved: