Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Fatal

ICR:

26100483

Date/Time:

02/05/2026 21:46

District:

2100 Rochester

Case Information Contact:

507-923-2040

Media Contact:

Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050

Location:

Northbound Highway 63 near 80th Street Southeast, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County

This fatal crash involved an unbelted/unrestrained occupant.

Description:

The Freightliner Semi and Chevy Express Van were northbound highway 63 when they made contact near 80th street Southeast.

Road Condition:

Wet

Outside agencies:

Olmsted CoSO. Rochester P.D, Fire, Stewartville Fire. Mayo Amb

Information believed complete

Last updated:

02/06/2026 04:14

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2015 Freightliner Cascadia

Airbag Deployed:

Not applicable

Driver

Jack Michael Lieffort

Grand Meadow, MN, USA

Male Age: 55

Injury type:

None

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Vehicle

2024 Chevy Express Van

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Daniel Victor Schandorff

Stewartville, MN, USA

Male Age: 48