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Incident type:
Injury
ICR:
26100677
Date/Time:
02/18/2026 22:01
District:
2100 Rochester
Case Information Contact:
507-923-2040
Media Contact:
Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050
Location:
Northbound Interstate 35 at milepost 28, SUMMIT TWP, Steele County
Description:
The Freightliner tow truck was stopped on the right shoulder pulling out a vehicle while the Kenworth semi was north on Interstate 35 when they collided.
Road Condition:
Snow/Ice
Outside agencies:
Steele COSO, Ellendale Ambulance
Information believed complete
Last updated:
02/19/2026 00:35
2 Vehicle
s
involved.
Vehicle
2020 Kenworth Semi
Airbag Deployed:
No
Driver
Sergio Rivas
Las Cruces, NM, USA
Male Age: 59
Injury type:
Non-life Threatening
Health Care Facility:
Owatonna Hospital
Seat Belt:
Yes
Helmet:
Not Applicable
Alcohol Suspected:
No
Vehicle
2007 Freightliner Tow Truck
Airbag Deployed:
No
Driver
Joshua David Manges
Albert Lea, MN, USA
Male Age: 41
Injury type:
Non-life Threatening
Health Care Facility:
Not Transported
Seat Belt:
No
Helmet:
Not Applicable
Alcohol Suspected:
No
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