Eyota Twp., MN (June 17, 2026) – One person was hurt in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 90 in Eyota Township on Tuesday morning.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the accident occurred at approximately 9:49 a.m. in the westbound lanes of I-90 just east of Highway 42 near Eyota in Olmsted County. A 2024 Kia minivan, a 2013 Peterbilt tractor, and a 2022 Peterbilt tractor were all traveling westbound when they collided.
Investigators reported that Jenna Lee Fernandez, 41, of Owatonna, was driving the Kia involved in the collision. She suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to MCHS Rochester St. Marys for treatment. The drivers of the two Peterbilt trucks, Bruce David Jacobs, 50, of Huntington, Indiana, and David Bradley Marks, 69, of Wabash, Indiana, were not injured.
Authorities noted that road conditions were dry at the time of the crash. The cause of the collision remains under review as investigators continue their work. We are thinking of those affected and wish the injured person a full recovery.
What Is Reviewed Following a Multi-Vehicle Highway Crash?
When several vehicles are involved in a highway collision, investigators typically begin by examining how traffic was moving before contact occurred. Vehicle positions, lane usage, speed, and driver actions are reviewed to determine the sequence of events. Physical evidence from the roadway can also help clarify how the vehicles interacted.
Commercial trucks present additional factors that may be considered during a crash investigation. Their larger size, weight, and stopping distances can influence how a collision develops. Investigators may review vehicle inspections, maintenance records, and any available electronic data to better understand vehicle movements.
Roadway and environmental conditions are also examined, even when weather is favorable. Traffic volume, visibility, signage, and roadway design can provide useful context. As more information is gathered, investigators can develop a clearer picture of the circumstances that contributed to the crash.
