Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Injury

ICR:

26602223

Date/Time:

08/04/2026 17:34

District:

2600 St. Cloud

Case Information Contact:

320-223-6666

Media Contact:

Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168

Location:

Highway 4 and County Road 186, MELROSE TWP, Stearns County

Description:

The Chevy Silverado was travelling Southbound on Highway 4. The Dodge Caravan was crossing Highway 4 at County Road 186 when the two vehicles collided on Highway 4 and County Road 186 intersection.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Melrose Fire, Stearns CO, Sauk Center PD, Melrose AMB, Melrose PD

Information believed complete

Last updated:

08/04/2026 21:57

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2004 Chevy Silverado

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Beth Janette Schlangen

Paynesville, MN, USA

Female Age: 40

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

Melrose Hospital

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Vehicle

2004 Dodge Caravan

Airbag Deployed:

Driver

Tina Marie Haugen

Melrose , MN, USA

Female Age: 53