Richmond, MN (August 26, 2026) – One driver was injured on Tuesday morning, August 25, in a two-vehicle crash at Highway 23 and County Road 9 in Richmond. The collision happened at approximately 10:30 a.m.
According to the crash report, a Toyota RAV4 was traveling west on Highway 23 while a Buick Regal was traveling north from County Road 9 when the vehicles collided.
The 65-year-old Richmond woman driving the Buick suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Paynesville Hospital. The 45-year-old Saint Paul woman driving the Toyota was not injured. The crash remains under review.
We hope the injured driver has a speedy recovery.
How Vehicle Position Affects Injuries in Intersection Crashes
Highway intersections can bring vehicles together from different directions, creating the potential for front, side, or angled impacts.
Even when injuries are not life-threatening, sudden crash forces can affect the head, neck, back, chest, or limbs. Airbag deployment may help reduce some of those forces but cannot prevent every injury.
Travel speed, impact angle, vehicle size, seating position, and restraint use can all influence injury severity. When one vehicle enters or crosses a highway, drivers may have only a short amount of time to react before a collision occurs.
