Incident
Incident details
Injury
26103471
08/19/2026 11:44
2100 Rochester
507-923-2040
Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050
South Bound Interstate 35 near Milepost 22, BATH TWP, Freeborn County
The Grand Highlander was traveling southbound on Interstate 35 when it collided with a MN DOT Straight truck near milepost 22.
Dry
Geneva FD, Clarks Grove FD, MCHS
Information believed complete
08/19/2026 15:28
2 Vehicles involved.
Vehicle
2026 Toyota Grand Highland
Yes
Driver
David Michael Dechant
Marion , IA, USA
Male Age: 72
None
Mayo Clinic Albert Lea Hospital
Yes
No
No
Passenger
Katherine Sue Dechant
Marion , IA, USA
Female Age: 72
None
None
Yes
Not Applicable
No
Vehicle
2024 Western Star Straight Truck
No
Driver
Brian Alvin Mensing
Mankato, MN, USA
Male Age: 50
Non-life Threatening
Mayo Clinic Albert Lea Hospital
Yes
Not Applicable
No