Princeton, MN (July 14, 2026) – Four people died, and one person was critically injured in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 95 in Princeton Township on Monday, July 13. The collision occurred at approximately 2:54 p.m. near 75th Avenue.
A 2026 Honda HR-V was traveling west when it crossed the center line and struck an eastbound 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. A tire then separated from one of those vehicles and hit a 2014 Nissan Altima traveling behind the Jetta.
The Jetta driver, 60-year-old Jeffrey Allen Geisler, and two passengers, 16-year-old Steven Allen Geisler and 57-year-old Susan Marie Geisler, lost their lives. Another passenger, 18-year-old Janessa Marie Geisler, was taken to North Memorial with life-threatening injuries.
The Honda driver, 80-year-old Marilyn Diane Marshall, was also fatally hurt. The Altima driver, 60-year-old Nadean Marie Gross, was not injured. The sequence of the crash remains under review as investigators complete their examination.
Our deepest condolences go to the families mourning these losses, and we hope the hospitalized passenger receives steady healing.
How Can Center-Line Crossings Lead to Severe Highway Collisions?
Center-line crossings can create an immediate danger because vehicles traveling in opposite directions may have little time to react. On two-lane highways, there may be limited space to avoid an approaching vehicle without entering a shoulder or leaving the roadway.
A direct strike between opposing vehicles can produce substantial force, even when each driver is traveling near the posted speed. Secondary hazards may also develop when tires, debris, or vehicle parts separate and enter nearby lanes.
Reviews of these collisions usually consider lane markings, vehicle paths, steering movements, braking evidence, and final resting positions. Mechanical inspections may help determine why a tire detached, while roadway photographs and electronic vehicle data can clarify timing. These details provide context for understanding how one point of contact can lead to harm involving several vehicles.
