Hobart Twp, MN (June 28, 2026) – One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash along U.S. Highway 10 at Mile Marker 56 in Hobart Township, Otter Tail County, on Friday, June 26.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2010 Dodge Charger was traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 10 when it met a southbound 2016 Hyundai Elantra entering from Otter Tail County Road 10.
Jackson Robert Haire, 26, of Detroit Lakes, who was driving the Dodge Charger, was not hurt. The Hyundai driver, 34-year-old Houston Demarlo Moorman of Frazee, received non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Sanford Fargo Trauma Center.
Emergency units assisted at the roadway, and additional details about the crash have not yet been released. The cause remains under review.
We hope the person receiving treatment makes a full and speedy recovery.
What Can Affect Right-of-Way at Highway Intersections?
Intersections where highways meet county roads usually require drivers to carefully judge traffic speed and gaps before entering or crossing. Even when weather and pavement are favorable, limited visibility, driver attention, or misjudging the speed of approaching traffic can increase the chance of a serious roadway encounter.
Investigators typically review traffic controls, vehicle positions, driver statements, and any available camera footage to better understand how the sequence unfolded. They may also examine whether impairment, distraction, or other contributing factors influenced driver decisions. Findings from these reviews help improve roadway safety and may identify measures that reduce the likelihood of similar crashes in the future.
