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Incident

Incident type:

Injury

ICR:

26100826

Date/Time:

03/01/2026 13:54

District:

2100 Rochester

Case Information Contact:

507-923-2040

Media Contact:

Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050

Location:

Westbound Highway 14 / 72nd Avenue, MERIDEN TWP, Steele County

Description:

The Hyundai Sonata was traveling eastbound on Highway 14 when the vehicle crossed through the center median and collided with the westbound Toyota Prius.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Steele County Sheriff's Office, Waseca County Sheriff's Office, Waseca PD, Owatonna Fire, Mayo EMS

Information believed complete

Last updated:

03/01/2026 16:49

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2011 Toyota Prius

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Charles Gallus Reilly

Mankato, MN, USA

Male Age: 22

Injury type:

None

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Passenger

Kailey Marie Beermann

Tracy, MN, USA

Female Age: 24

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Vehicle

2018 Hyundai Sonata

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Christopher Dean Buske

Rochester, MN, USA

Male Age: 19

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

Mayo Clinic Rochester

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected: