BELGRADE TWP, Nicollet County, Minn., Oct. 24, 2026 — A truck driver died on Thursday afternoon, October 22, after he was struck by a pickup while standing next to his parked semi on northbound Highway 169, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The crash happened near milepost 58 in Belgrade Township.
The driver, identified by the state patrol as 79-year-old Larry Dennis Ide of Lester Prairie, Minnesota, had parked his 2010 Peterbilt semi on the right shoulder and was standing outside near the driver's side door. A 2019 Ford F250 traveling north in the right lane struck him. Ide died at the scene.
The driver of the Ford, identified as 52-year-old Javier Garcia Rivera of Kaufman, Texas, was not injured. Road conditions were dry.
Multiple agencies responded, including the St. Peter Police Department, Nicollet County Sheriff's Office, Nicollet Fire Department, Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office, Mayo Ambulance, North Mankato Police Department and Mankato Police Department. The state patrol said the crash remains under investigation, though it considers the information gathered so far complete.
Our sympathies are with the family of the person who lost their life.
More on Crashes in Belgrade Twp, MN
This crash happened on Highway 169 in Belgrade Township, MN. We cover crashes across Nicollet County as they're reported, and you can browse the latest in our Nicollet County accident reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does speed affect how severe a crash is?
Yes. Higher speeds give drivers less time to react and increase the force involved in any impact, which raises the chance of serious injury or death, especially for anyone outside a vehicle.
Why is distracted driving particularly dangerous on highways?
At highway speeds, even a few seconds of lost attention can cover a long distance, leaving a driver little time to notice a hazard such as a parked vehicle or a person on the shoulder.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Belgrade Township, Minnesota
If you're involved in a crash on a highway shoulder or roadside, turn on hazard lights and get as far from traffic as safely possible before doing anything else. Standing near a vehicle on an active roadway carries real risk, so move behind a guardrail or well off the pavement if you can.
Call for emergency help right away and wait for law enforcement to arrive and document the scene. Even if you feel unhurt, seek a medical check afterward, since shock can mask pain or injury in the hours following a crash. Keep a copy of any police report for your records and follow up with your insurer once you've had time to process what happened.
