Oronoco Township, MN (May 12, 2025) – Emergency responders were quick to the scene, providing care to the injured victims after a two-vehicle collision Friday morning at the intersection of Hwy 63 and 18th Ave NW in Oronoco Township, Olmsted County.
The crash occurred around 11:38 a.m. when a 2022 Audi A4 traveling westbound on Hwy 63 collided with a 2007 Honda Fit that was southbound on 18th Ave NW. According to authorities, the vehicles collided in the intersection under dry road conditions.
All three individuals involved were transported to St. Mary’s Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The drivers were identified as 19-year-old Matthew Charles Nickelsen of Rochester and 63-year-old Robert Edward Segner of Eyota. A passenger in the Honda, 62-year-old Angela June Segner, was also injured.
Both vehicles had their airbags deployed, and all occupants were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. No alcohol was involved, and the Rochester Fire Department, Rochester Police Department, Mayo Clinic Ambulance, and Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with those injured in this accident and their families.
Intersection Crashes in Southeastern Minnesota
Crashes at intersections like Hwy 63 and 18th Ave NW in Oronoco Township are not uncommon, especially in areas with frequent highway crossing points. Intersections where state highways intersect with township roads often experience visibility issues and judgment errors due to varying travel speeds and limited traffic controls.
According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, non-life-threatening injuries are the most frequently reported outcomes in rural intersection crashes, but even these incidents can lead to long-term recovery challenges, financial stress, and insurance disputes for those involved.
Proper signaling, yielding, and situational awareness are essential to reducing the risk of such collisions. Residents traveling along Hwy 63 are encouraged to approach intersections cautiously and stay alert to crossing traffic, especially during daylight hours when traffic volume increases.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a crash, reach out to Local Accident Reports for assistance.
