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Incident

Incident type:

Injury

ICR:

26300122

Date/Time:

01/19/2026 12:14

District:

2300 Marshall

Case Information Contact:

507-476-4020

Media Contact:

Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050

Location:

HWY 23 and 160th Ave, Cottonwood, SANDNES TWP, Yellow Medicine County

Description:

The Lincoln was westbound on highway 23 when it crossed into eastbound lane, side swiped the semi and front end collision with third vehicle.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Lyon County Sheriff's office, Yellow Medicine County Sheriff's office

Information believed complete

Last updated:

01/19/2026 16:14

3 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2013 Lincoln MKX

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Katie Elizabeth Leslie

Sauk Centre, MN, USA

Female Age: 40

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

Avera Marshall Hospital

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Involved:

Vehicle

2024 Ram Pickup

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Todd Michael Risa

Clarkfield, MN, USA

Male Age: 63

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Involved:

Vehicle

2022 Peterbilt tractor

Airbag Deployed:

Not applicable

Driver

John David Wright

Brandon, SD, USA

Male Age: 49

Injury type:

None

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Involved: