Detroit Lakes, MN (August 12, 2025) – One person was injured following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of MN Hwy 34 and Riverside Dr in Detroit Lakes, Becker County, on Monday afternoon.
According to the Becker County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at approximately 4:06 PM when a 2006 Buick Lucerne, driven by 72-year-old Luke Jonathon Hochstetler of Frazee, MN, collided with a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan, driven by 39-year-old Stacy Ann Millage of Detroit Lakes, MN. Hochstetler was traveling north on Riverside Dr, while Millage was eastbound on MN Hwy 34 when the crash took place in the intersection.
The collision caused both vehicles to deploy airbags. Fortunately, Hochstetler was not injured in the crash and was not transported to a healthcare facility. However, Millage sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Essentia Hospital in Detroit Lakes for further medical evaluation. A passenger in Millage’s vehicle, 37-year-old Dylan Gabriel Desjarlais, was uninjured and did not require medical attention.
The road conditions at the time of the crash were dry, and no alcohol was involved in the incident. Becker County Sheriff’s Office, Detroit Lakes Police Department, and Essentia Ambulance responded to the scene.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this accident.
Intersection Collisions in Detroit Lakes: Safety Considerations
Accidents at busy intersections like the one at MN Hwy 34 and Riverside Dr are often caused by misjudgments or lack of awareness when entering or crossing busy roads. Although the roads were dry at the time of this incident, factors such as sudden lane changes, speed, or failure to yield can increase the likelihood of such collisions.
In this case, both drivers were wearing seat belts, which is a critical safety measure that significantly reduces the risk of severe injury during a crash.
Local authorities continue to emphasize the importance of defensive driving, obeying traffic signals, and being mindful of other road users, especially at intersections where visibility may be limited or the traffic flow is heavy.
For more information or to receive help after an accident, contact Local Accident Reports.
