Little Sauk Township, MN (June 10, 2026) – One person was injured on Tuesday night, June 9, after two vehicles collided at Highway 27 and County Road 11 in Little Sauk Township.
The accident happened around 10:18 p.m. The report said a 2026 GMC Sierra was traveling east on Highway 27.
A 2013 Nissan Rogue was traveling north on County Road 11 before the vehicles collided in the intersection. The impact resulted in a T-bone crash.
The Nissan driver was identified as 26-year-old Damien Kane Kerr of Wadena. He was brought to Long Prairie Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The GMC driver, identified as 29-year-old Jacob Lewis Showalter of Pierz, was not injured. Three passengers in the GMC were also listed as unhurt.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under review as more details are confirmed. We hope Kerr continues to recover.
Intersection T-Bone Crashes Bring Added Injury Concerns
T-bone crashes at intersections can be serious because the side of a vehicle offers less protection than the front or rear. The force may reach the driver or passenger area more directly, especially when one vehicle enters the side of another.
Intersections also involve several possible conflict points. Drivers may be crossing, turning, or approaching from different directions simultaneously.
These crashes may require a review of travel direction, traffic signs, right-of-way, vehicle speed, and the point at which each vehicle entered the intersection. Airbag deployment, seat belt use, and road surface details may also help explain the injury severity. Early reports often confirm who was hurt first, while later updates may clarify the full sequence of events.
