MONTGOMERY, Le Sueur County, Minn., Oct. 22, 2026 — Two vehicles collided Tuesday afternoon, October 20, at the intersection of Minnesota Highway 13 and Highway 21 in Montgomery, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. One driver was taken to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Authorities said a 2012 Lincoln MKX and a 2021 Chevy Trailblazer were both traveling north on Hwy 13 when they collided near the Hwy 21 junction. The crash happened around 12:34 p.m. on a dry roadway.
The Lincoln's driver, a 67-year-old Owatonna woman, was taken to New Prague Hospital with injuries officials classified as non-life-threatening. The Trailblazer's driver, a 77-year-old Montgomery woman, was not reported injured and was not transported.
Montgomery Police assisted at the scene.
The collision of the crash remains under review. We wish those injured a speedy recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What injuries are most common in car accidents?
Drivers and passengers often suffer neck and back strain, bruising from seatbelts, or head impacts, even in crashes that don't appear severe from the outside. Hospitals typically evaluate patients for injuries that aren't immediately obvious, such as concussions or internal bruising.
What usually causes two vehicles traveling the same direction to collide?
These crashes often involve one vehicle slowing, stopping, or changing lanes unexpectedly while the other is following too closely or distracted. Investigators typically look at following distance, speed, and driver attention when sorting out how a same-direction collision happened.
Does speed change how serious a crash turns out to be?
Yes. Higher speed means more distance needed to stop and more force at the moment of impact, which raises the chance of injury even in a lower-speed intersection crash like this one.
Why is distracted driving considered such a serious risk?
Taking eyes off the road for even a few seconds, to check a phone or an instrument panel, can mean missing a slowing vehicle ahead until it's too late to avoid a collision.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Montgomery, Minnesota
After any collision, move to a safe spot if possible and call 911 right away. Even if you feel fine, ask for a medical evaluation, since some injuries don't show symptoms until hours or days later. Exchange information with the other driver, take photos of the vehicles and the surrounding roadway, and get the names of any officers who respond. Keep a copy of the police report once it's available, and follow up with your doctor if any pain, stiffness, or other symptoms appear in the days after the crash.
