Minneola Township, MN (July 28, 2026) – A driver was injured following a collision between a passenger car and a semi on southbound Highway 52 near exit 78 in Minneola Township, Goodhue County, on Monday morning.
The crash happened around 10:35 a.m. on July 27, when a Toyota Corolla and a Volvo semi-truck were traveling southbound on Highway 52 and collided. Rescue crews arrived at the scene following the crash. The Toyota driver, identified as 41-year-old Therese Diop Diagnes Senou of Rochester, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Saint Mary’s Hospital for treatment.
The semi driver, 47-year-old Adam Michael Pyfferoen of Stewartville, was not injured. Officials are looking into the accident, and more information will be released as it becomes available. We are thinking of those injured as they receive medical care.
What Is Reviewed After a Crash Involving a Semi Truck?
Crashes involving large trucks may require a review of vehicle positions, roadway conditions, and the damage sustained by each vehicle. Investigators may examine the size and weight differences between vehicles, braking patterns, and evidence left on the roadway to understand how the collision occurred.
Other factors, including driver statements, vehicle inspections, and traffic conditions, may also be considered. These details can help provide a clearer picture of the events leading up to the crash and the circumstances surrounding the impact.
