Dodge Co., MN (July 14, 2026) – One person was injured in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of westbound U.S. Highway 14 and 280th Avenue in Mantorville Township on Monday, July 13. The accident occurred at approximately 2:33 p.m.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling west on U.S. Highway 14 while a 2017 Toyota Highlander was heading south on 280th Avenue when the vehicles collided in the intersection.
The Malibu’s driver, 35-year-old Kali Lorray Brown of Medford, was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester with non-life-threatening injuries. Brown’s two passengers, a 7-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy, were not injured. The Highlander’s driver, 57-year-old Shelley Davis Hodge of Kasson, and passenger, 31-year-old Kaelynn Mckinna Hodge of Minneapolis, were also unhurt. Authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
We are thinking of the injured driver and wish her a speedy recovery.
What Is Commonly Reviewed After an Intersection Collision?
Intersections are among the most frequent locations for traffic crashes because vehicles approach from different directions and may cross each other’s paths within a short period. Even with dry pavement and good visibility, timing and right-of-way decisions can play a significant role.
Investigators usually review vehicle positions, traffic control devices, skid marks, and damage patterns to determine how the sequence unfolded. Witness statements and any available video footage may also provide valuable information about the movements of each vehicle before contact occurred.
Other factors, including speed, visibility, and driver reaction times, are commonly evaluated during the review. These findings help create a clearer picture of the circumstances leading up to the collision and may assist in identifying contributing factors.
