Montgomery, MN (June 11, 2026) – Four people were injured Wednesday morning, June 10, after two vehicles collided on Highway 13 in Montgomery.
The accident happened around 6:10 a.m. near 700 Highway 13/21. The report said a 2014 Mazda 6 was traveling north on Highway 13 and turning left into a school parking lot.
A 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe was traveling south on Highway 13 before the vehicles collided in the intersection. Both vehicles had airbag deployment after the crash.
The Hyundai driver, identified as 26-year-old Taylor Michael Jaworski of Carver, had non-life-threatening injuries. A 10-year-old boy in the Hyundai had life-threatening injuries.
A 6-year-old girl in the Hyundai had non-life-threatening injuries. Another passenger, identified as 31-year-old Kassondra Mary Werner of Carver, had life-threatening injuries.
A 2-year-old boy in the Hyundai was listed as unhurt. The Mazda driver was listed as a 16-year-old male. The report said those involved were first brought to New Prague Hospital, with care later continuing at St. Mary’s in Rochester.
The road was wet at the time of the wreck, and alcohol was not suspected.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under review as more details are confirmed. We hope everyone hurt receives the care and support they need.
Wet Roads Add Risk During Morning Turns
Morning crashes near school entrances can involve several traffic movements at once. Drivers may be turning into parking areas while other vehicles continue through the main road.
Wet pavement can also affect stopping distance and vehicle control. Even when traffic is moving normally, slick roads may leave drivers with less time to react before vehicles meet in an intersection.
Crashes involving children may require careful medical evaluation, especially when injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Reports may review travel direction, turn timing, road surface, visibility, and where each vehicle entered the intersection. Airbag deployment and final vehicle positions may also help explain how much force was involved.
