Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Fatal

ICR:

26100720

Date/Time:

02/22/2026 02:37

District:

2100 Rochester

Case Information Contact:

507-923-2040

Media Contact:

Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050

Location:

218 HWY / 285th st., UDOLPHO TWP, Mower County

Description:

Freightliner was traveling NB on HWY 218. Nissan was traveling SB on HWY 218. Vehicles collided.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

AFD, BPPD, MCSO, Mayo Amb

Information believed complete

Last updated:

02/22/2026 15:06

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2023 Nissan Rogue

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Lukes James Ball

Austin, MN, USA

Male Age: 31

Injury type:

Fatal

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

No

Vehicle

2020 Freightliner Semi

Airbag Deployed:

No

Driver

Labh Singh Banger

Regina, SK, canda

Male Age: 39

Injury type:

None

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

No

Passenger

Varinder Bawa

Regina, SK, canda

Male Age: 47

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

MCHS Austin

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

No

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