Regal, MN (May 7, 2026) – Two people were killed on Wednesday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash involving a Ford Escape and a semi-truck at the intersection of Hwy 55 and County Rd 2 in Regal.
The collision occurred at approximately 2:59 p.m. on May 6. Preliminary information indicates the Ford Escape was traveling northbound on County Rd 2 when it entered the intersection. At the same time, a semi-truck was traveling westbound on Hwy 55, and the two vehicles collided within the intersection.
Emergency units responded to the scene along with local fire and medical responders. The driver of the Ford Escape, an 88-year-old man from Belgrade, was pronounced dead at the scene; a passenger in the vehicle, an 85-year-old woman from Belgrade, also died as a result of the crash. The semi-truck driver was not injured.
Road conditions were reported as dry at the time of the collision. Both vehicles sustained significant damage, and traffic in the area was impacted during the response and cleanup.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they are provided.
Our condolences go out to the families of those who lost their lives.
What Investigators Review in Intersection Crashes Involving Large Trucks
Crashes at highway intersections involving passenger vehicles and semi-trucks often require detailed reconstruction of vehicle movements. Investigators typically examine which direction each vehicle was traveling and how each entered the intersection before impact.
Traffic control at the junction is also reviewed, including whether stop signs or other signals were followed. Because large trucks require longer stopping distances, speed and timing play a key role in understanding how the collision developed.
Road surface conditions, visibility, and vehicle damage patterns are also assessed; these details help reconstruct how the impact occurred and the sequence of events leading up to the crash.
