MCKINLEY TWP, Cass County, Minn., Nov. 8, 2026 — A McKinnon driver was hurt on Thursday afternoon, November 5, when his SUV lost control while turning and struck a semi truck stopped at a Cass County intersection, according to the Cass County Sheriff's Office.
The crash happened around 12:10 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 64 and Highway 87, the sheriff's office reported. A 2013 Ford Explorer was heading eastbound on Highway 64 and attempting to turn south to stay on the highway when the driver lost control in the turn, investigators said. The SUV struck a 2025 Volvo semi truck that was stopped at the intersection facing northbound.
The Explorer's driver, a 64 year old man from New Brighton, Minnesota, suffered injuries described as non-life threatening and was taken to St. Joseph's in Park Rapids. The semi's driver, a 49 year old man from Bemidji, Minnesota, was not reported injured.
The Cass County Sheriff's Office, the Hubbard County Sheriff's Office, North EMS, and Nevis EMS and Fire all responded to the scene. The road surface was reported dry at the time of the crash. The sheriff's office said its information on the crash is believed complete, though the case remains on record as filed.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
Intersection Crashes in Minnesota
This crash happened at Highway 64 and Highway 87 in MCKINLEY TWP, MN. Our Minnesota intersections page covers intersection crashes across Minnesota.
Frequently Asked Questions
What steps should someone take after a crash involving a turning vehicle and a stopped truck? Move to safety if possible, call 911, and wait for law enforcement to document the scene before discussing fault with other parties.
What injuries commonly result from this kind of collision? Drivers who lose control mid-turn and strike a stationary vehicle commonly suffer injuries from the sudden impact, including bruising, fractures, and soft-tissue injuries, though severity varies widely by speed and angle of impact.
What usually causes a vehicle to lose control while turning? Common factors include misjudging the turn radius, excessive speed entering the curve, road conditions, or driver distraction, though the specific cause in any single crash is determined by investigators, not assumed.
Does speed make a difference in how severe a turning crash becomes? Yes. Higher speed going into a turn reduces a driver's margin to correct course and increases the force of any resulting impact.
