Orion Twp., MN (June 11, 2026) – A fatal crash was reported late Wednesday night, June 10, after two vehicles collided on Highway 52 at County Road 7 Southeast in Orion Township.
The accident happened around 11:43 p.m. The report said a 2015 Jeep Cherokee was traveling south on Highway 52.
A 2013 Ford Explorer was traveling north on Highway 52 before the vehicles collided at County Road 7 Southeast. Both vehicles had airbag deployment after the crash.
The Jeep driver was listed as a 62-year-old man from Chicago, Illinois. The Ford driver was listed as a 40-year-old man from Preston.
The names of the drivers were not scheduled for release until June 12. The roadway was wet at the time of the wreck.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under review as more information is confirmed. We extend our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the person who died.
Wet Roads and Late-Night Travel Affect Crash Reviews
Late-night crashes on wet roads may require a detailed review because visibility, road surface, and vehicle position all matter. A wet highway can change how tires grip the pavement, especially when vehicles are moving at higher speeds.
Darkness may also make it harder for drivers to judge distance, lane position, or traffic entering from nearby roads. Even with headlights, curves, glare, and rain-slick pavement may affect what a driver sees before contact.
When two vehicles collide on a highway, reports may examine travel direction, roadway markings, airbag deployment, road surface, and final vehicle positions. Investigators may also review whether weather or lighting played a role. These details help explain how the crash happened and why it led to a fatal outcome.
