Incident Display - MSP Crash Updates

Incident

Incident type:

Injury

ICR:

26200258

Date/Time:

02/18/2026 12:12

District:

2200 Mankato

Case Information Contact:

507-344-2750

Media Contact:

Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050

Location:

Highway 7 / Vale Road - Hutchinson, ACOMA TWP, Mcleod County

Description:

Semi truck westbound on Highway 7, Dodge SUV northbound on Vale Road, Vehicles collided in the intersection.

Road Condition:

Snow/Ice

Outside agencies:

Mcleod County Sheriff, Hutchinson Police, Fire & Ambulance.

Information believed complete

Last updated:

02/18/2026 18:14

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2020 International Semi truck/trailer

Airbag Deployed:

Driver

Darren Richard Gjerset

Echo, MN, USA

Male Age: 56

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

Hutchinson Hospital

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected: