OAK LAWN TWP, Crow Wing County, Minn., Oct. 18, 2026 — Two people were hurt on Friday afternoon, October 16, when a sport utility vehicle rolled onto its side in a crash at Highway 18 and County Road 25 in Oak Lawn Township, according to Crow Wing County authorities.
A Volvo XC90 was headed south on County Road 25 and reportedly failed to stop at a stop sign before entering Highway 18, where it struck a Honda CR-V. The impact sent the Honda onto its side, where it came to rest.
The Honda's driver, identified as 78-year-old Karlyn Kay Eckman of Saint Paul, Minnesota, was taken to St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd with injuries described as non-life-threatening. The Volvo's driver, 62-year-old Tahir Farid of Colfax, North Carolina, was also taken to St. Joseph's with non-life-threatening injuries. North Ambulance and the sheriff's office responded to the scene, where the road was reported dry at the time of the crash.
The sheriff's office said its information on the crash is believed complete, though the circumstances leading up to the stop-sign violation remain under review. No citations were listed in the initial report.
Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes distracted driving so risky at intersections?
Even a glance away from the road can mean missing a stop sign or a vehicle with the right of way, and intersections leave little time to react once a driver realizes the mistake.
Can weather or road surface affect a crash like this one?
Wet, icy, or debris-covered roads can extend stopping distances and make it harder to react in time, though in this case the road was reported dry when the crash happened.
What should someone do right after a car accident?
Check for injuries, call 911, move to a safe spot if possible, and exchange information with the other driver. Photos of the scene and a written note of what happened can help later on.
Where do most traffic crashes tend to occur?
A large share of crashes happen at intersections, where crossing paths and stop signs or signals create the most opportunities for a mistake.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Oak Lawn Twp, Minnesota
If you're involved in a crash in a rural township like Oak Lawn, stay where you are and check on everyone involved before doing anything else. Call 911 even if injuries seem minor, since some symptoms, especially from a rollover, don't show up right away. Accept medical evaluation at the scene or soon after, and keep any paperwork from the responding agency and the hospital. If you're a passenger or witness, write down what you remember while it's fresh, including road and weather conditions. Follow up with your own doctor in the days afterward if anything feels off, even after being cleared at the hospital.
