St. Cloud, MN (June 17, 2026) – One person was hurt in a two-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 94 in St. Cloud on Tuesday night, June 16.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the collision occurred at approximately 9:48 p.m. on eastbound I-94 near milepost 173 in Stearns County. Investigators reported that a 1994 Ford F-150 pulling a trailer was traveling in the right lane when it collided with a 2010 Lincoln MKS. Following the collision, the Ford rolled over.
The Ford driver, Ronald David Gandrud, 82, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to St. Cloud Hospital for treatment. The driver of the Lincoln, Joseph Edward Johnson, 81, of Baldwin, Wisconsin, and his passenger, 21-year-old Mervin F. Miller, were not injured.
Authorities reported that road conditions were dry at the time of the crash, and that alcohol was not suspected as a factor. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision remains active. We are thinking of the injured driver and wish him a full recovery.
What Information Is Examined After a Rollover Crash?
Rollover crashes involve a detailed review of vehicle movement before and after contact occurs. Investigators typically examine speed, lane position, steering inputs, and the sequence of events that led to a vehicle overturning. Physical evidence on the roadway can provide valuable clues about how the crash developed.
Vehicle type and load conditions may also be considered. Pickup trucks and vehicles towing trailers can behave differently than standard passenger cars, especially during sudden maneuvers or unexpected contact with another vehicle. Investigators may review vehicle damage, tire marks, and the final positions of the vehicles involved.
Safety equipment is another area frequently reviewed after a rollover. Seat belt use, airbag deployment, and occupant positioning can help explain injury outcomes. By analyzing these factors, investigators can build a clearer understanding of the circumstances that contributed to the crash.
