FALK TWP, Clearwater County, Minn., Oct. 19, 2026 — Two people were hurt on Sunday night, October 18, when a pickup truck rolled over in a rural part of Clearwater County. The Minnesota State Patrol said the crash happened on 131st Ave. near Clearwater County Road 33.
According to the State Patrol, a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche was headed south on 131st Ave. when the driver lost control. The truck left the roadway and rolled over in a cow pasture. The road surface was reported dry at the time.
The driver, a 38-year-old Bemidji man, and a passenger, a 35-year-old Bemidji woman, were both taken to Sanford Hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. Both were wearing seatbelts.
Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Bagley Fire Department, Bagley and Sanford ambulance crews, Sanford AirMed, the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office, White Earth Tribal Police, and Essentia Ambulance. The crash remains under investigation, and no cause beyond the loss of control has been released.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do immediately after a car accident?
Check yourself and others for injuries, call 911, and move to a safe spot if possible. Avoid moving anyone who may have a neck or back injury unless there's immediate danger, and wait for emergency responders to assess the scene.
Where do most traffic accidents happen?
Many serious crashes happen on rural roads and highways, where higher speeds and limited lighting can make it harder to recover if a vehicle drifts or loses traction.
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Rollovers usually cause head, neck, and spinal injuries, along with broken bones, even when occupants are belted. Prompt medical evaluation is important even if injuries seem minor at first.
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