Greenbush, MN (August 12, 2025) – Three individuals were injured in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 11 and Highway 32 in Greenbush, Roseau County, on Tuesday morning.
The crash occurred at approximately 9:59 AM when a 2000 Ford F150, driven by 70-year-old Robert Roger Nelson of Greenbush, MN, was traveling north on Highway 32. As Nelson made a left-hand turn in front of a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, which was traveling south on Highway 11, the two vehicles collided at the intersection.
The collision caused airbags to deploy in both vehicles. The driver of the Mercury Grand Marquis, 84-year-old Glenda Lue Norberg of Roseau, MN, and her passenger, 85-year-old Martha Marie Olafson, also of Roseau, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Both were transported to Life Care Medical Center in Roseau for medical treatment. Similarly, Nelson, the driver of the Ford F150, also sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the same medical facility.
The road conditions were dry at the time of the accident, and alcohol was not involved. The Roseau County Sheriff’s Office assisted on the scene, providing support for the investigation and helping to manage the aftermath of the crash.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this accident.
Intersection Safety in Roseau County: Key Considerations
Accidents at busy intersections, such as the one between Highway 11 and Highway 32, often occur when drivers fail to yield the right of way or misjudge oncoming traffic. In this case, the left-hand turn made by the driver of the Ford F150 resulted in a collision with the oncoming Mercury Grand Marquis. Even with dry road conditions, turning across traffic lanes requires extra caution to ensure that all vehicles are at a safe distance.
Both drivers and passengers in this incident were wearing seat belts, which significantly contributed to preventing more severe injuries. Local authorities continue to encourage all road users to follow traffic rules and be cautious at intersections, especially when making turns across lanes of traffic.
For more information or to receive help after an accident, contact Local Accident Reports.
