Olmsted County, MN (May 1, 2026) – Three people were injured Thursday evening following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 52 and 90th Avenue Southeast in Olmsted County.
The collision happened around 8:15 p.m. on April 30, about 10 miles southeast of downtown Rochester. According to reports, a pickup truck was traveling southbound on Highway 52 while a Ford Bronco was heading on 90th Avenue Southeast when the two vehicles collided in the intersection.
Emergency units responded to the scene along with multiple assisting agencies. A 62-year-old woman from Rochester, identified as Julie Ann Schuchard, was driving the Bronco and was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The pickup truck was driven by 68-year-old Daryl Theodore Roney of Decorah, Iowa. His passenger, 64-year-old Wendy Marie Roney, also of Decorah, was also transported to St. Mary’s Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officials reported that all occupants were wearing seatbelts and that alcohol was not a factor.
Authorities continue to investigate the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
We are thinking of those injured as they recover.
Why Intersection Crashes on Highway Crossings Can Lead to Multiple Injuries
Crashes at highway intersections often occur when vehicles traveling on high-speed roads meet crossing traffic at the same time. Drivers on divided highways may have limited time to react when another vehicle enters or crosses their path from a side road. This can result in side-impact collisions, which often affect multiple occupants in both vehicles.
In rural and semi-rural areas, intersections like these may serve as major crossing points between local roads and highways. Even when traffic signals or signs are present, misjudging speed or distance can lead to serious crashes.
Safety measures such as seatbelt use can help reduce injury severity, but high-speed impacts can still result in hospitalizations. Investigators typically review vehicle positions, roadway conditions, and timing to understand how these collisions occur.
