Pike Bay Township, MN (May 15, 2026) – A two-vehicle crash at Highway 2 and 65th Avenue NW left one person injured on Thursday morning, May 14, in Cass County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Chevy Silverado was traveling northbound and entered the traffic lanes of Highway 2 from 65th Avenue NW. At the same time, a Honda Civic was traveling westbound when the two vehicles collided at the intersection.
Emergency units responded to the scene at approximately 8:20 a.m. The driver of the Honda Civic, a 55-year-old man from Saint Paul, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to Sanford Health in Bemidji for treatment. Officials reported that the Honda’s airbags had deployed at the time of the crash.
The driver of the Chevy Silverado, a 35-year-old man from Cass Lake, was not injured. Authorities said he was not transported for medical care. Road conditions were reported as dry at the time of the collision.
Local sheriff’s deputies and ambulance crews assisted at the scene while investigators documented the crash and cleared the roadway.
The incident remains under investigation.
We are thinking of those injured as they continue to recover.
What Information Is Typically Reviewed After an Intersection Crash?
After an intersection crash, investigators commonly examine right-of-way rules, traffic control devices, and vehicle movements leading up to the collision. These details help determine how each driver entered the intersection and whether either vehicle failed to yield.
Speed and visibility are also reviewed, especially at rural crossings where sightlines may be limited. Investigators often analyze roadway markings, skid patterns, and vehicle damage to reconstruct the point of impact. Airbag deployment and seat belt use are also noted in injury assessments. Weather and road surface conditions, even when dry, are considered to rule out environmental factors that could affect stopping distance or driver reaction time.
