Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Injury

ICR:

26102941

Date/Time:

07/20/2026 14:03

District:

2100 Rochester

Case Information Contact:

507-923-2040

Media Contact:

Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050

Location:

Highway 56 at Mower County Road 5 west of Adams, ADAMS TWP, Mower County

Description:

The Mack Truck Semi was northbound on Highway 56. The Kia Soul was travelling east bound on Mower County Road 5 when they collided.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Mower Co SO and Adams Ambulance assisted on scene

Information believed complete

Last updated:

07/20/2026 16:48

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2012 Kia Soul

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Peter Edward Gerber

Rose Creek, MN, USA

Male Age: 55

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

MCHS Austin

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Vehicle

2020 Mack Tractor

Airbag Deployed:

Driver

Steven Joseph Fritz

Rochester, MN, USA

Male Age: 37