Incident Display - MSP Crash Updates

Incident

Incident type:

Injury

ICR:

26600545

Date/Time:

02/24/2026 08:05

District:

2600 St. Cloud

Case Information Contact:

320-223-6666

Media Contact:

Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168

Location:

MN Hwy 55 at US Hwy 71, CROW RIVER TWP, Stearns County

Description:

The Freightliner step van was southbound on US Hwy 71 and the Volvo semi truck and trailer was eastbound on MN Hwy 55 when they collided in the intersection.

Road Condition:

Snow/Ice

Outside agencies:

Stearns CSO, Paynesville PD, Belgrade FD, Belgrade/Brooten Amb

Information believed complete

Last updated:

02/24/2026 13:59

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2009 Freightliner Step Van

Airbag Deployed:

Not applicable

Driver

Melissa Christen Hostetler

Foreston, MN, USA

Female Age: 41

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

Paynesville Hospital

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Vehicle

2007 Volvo Tractor Truck