Moorhead, MN (June 8, 2026) – A three-vehicle crash along westbound Interstate 94 in Moorhead left one woman with non-life-threatening harm Monday morning, June 8, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Troopers said the wreck happened around 7:30 a.m. near Milepost 1 in Clay County. A 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander, a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, and a Ford Maverick were all traveling westbound when they collided on the interstate.
The driver of the Mitsubishi, 26-year-old Naimo Hassan Mohamud of Fargo, North Dakota, was taken to Sanford Fargo with injuries described as non-life-threatening. Investigators said she was wearing a seat belt at the time. The Silverado driver, 19-year-old Brant Thomas Baron of Baudette, Minnesota, was not hurt.
Road conditions were reported as dry when the crash occurred. Additional details about the Ford Maverick driver were not immediately released. State troopers are continuing to review what led up to the collision.
We hope the woman injured in the crash makes a full and speedy recovery.
What Information Is Commonly Reviewed After Interstate Crashes?
After a multi-vehicle crash on an interstate, investigators usually examine several factors to better understand how the chain of events unfolded. Traffic speed, following distance, lane changes, and driver reaction times can all become part of the review process. Weather and pavement conditions are also checked, even when roads are reported dry.
Vehicle damage patterns may help show how the vehicles came into contact and which direction each was traveling before the wreck occurred. Seat belt use and airbag deployment are commonly documented as well because they can influence injury outcomes. In some cases, traffic camera footage or witness statements may also provide added context. Early reports usually focus on confirmed facts first, while more detailed findings can take additional time to complete.
