Motley, MN (July 1, 2026) – Four people were injured on Sunday afternoon, June 29, after a two-vehicle crash at Highway 10 and Highway 210 in Motley.
The collision happened around 2:49 p.m. in Morrison County. The Minnesota State Patrol said a 2017 Nissan Sentra was traveling west on Highway 10 while a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling east on Highway 10.
Both vehicles collided in the intersection. The Nissan’s airbag deployed after the accident, according to the report.
The Nissan driver, 39-year-old Jessica Lynn Jensen of Motley, was taken to Staples Hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Three passengers in the Nissan, ages 13, 10, and 17, were also brought to Staples Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Jeep driver, 20-year-old Zoey Lynne Denniston of Verndale, was not hurt. The Motley crash remains under review.
We hope the four people injured receive the care they need and make a full recovery.
Afternoon Roadway Crashes Create Multiple Injury Concerns
Afternoon crashes at highway intersections can become serious when vehicles approach from different directions. Drivers may be watching traffic gaps, lane markings, signs, and turning movements while other vehicles continue through the same crossing.
When several people are riding in one vehicle, a single collision can leave multiple occupants needing medical care. Seat belts and airbags may reduce some injury risks, but people can still experience head, neck, chest, or back trauma from the force of impact.
Highway intersections in smaller communities can also carry steady traffic during daytime travel. After an injury accident, reviews usually focus on vehicle direction, speed, road surface, traffic control, and where each vehicle was before the collision.
