Rockford Twp, MN (April 23, 2025) – A two-vehicle crash involving a Jeep Compass and a GMC Savana Van occurred Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 25 and 29th St SE in Rockford Township, Wright County. The incident was reported around 4:18 p.m. and led to an emergency medical response from local agencies.
First responders, including paramedics from Allina Health Ambulance and deputies from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office, assessed and treated individuals hurt in the crash. A 16-year-old female driving the 2019 Jeep Compass was transported to Buffalo Hospital with injuries. Reports confirmed her airbag deployed, and she was wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision.
The driver of the second vehicle, a 46-year-old male identified as Mathias John Jordan of Montrose, MN, was operating a 2007 GMC Savana Van. Authorities noted that no injuries were reported for Jordan, and the vehicle’s airbag did not deploy. Both parties were confirmed to be wearing seat belts, and alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
The collision occurred while both vehicles were traveling southbound on Highway 25 and entered the intersection at 29th St SE. The road was dry at the time of the incident, and an investigation into the sequence of events remains ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the young driver and her family during her recovery.
Intersection Safety and Young Driver Risks in Minnesota
Crashes at intersections like Hwy 25 and 29th St SE in Rockford Township are not uncommon, especially when multiple vehicles are navigating turn lanes or traveling through traffic lights at the same time. This collision serves as a reminder of the importance of attentiveness and safe driving practices, particularly among younger and less experienced motorists.
According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, teen drivers are statistically more likely to be involved in injury crashes due to inexperience and reduced reaction time. Efforts to support young drivers through driver education programs, graduated licensing, and continued awareness campaigns remain a key part of improving road safety across the state.
The fact that both individuals in this incident were wearing seat belts likely helped prevent more severe outcomes. Emergency personnel stress that seat belt use remains one of the most effective safety measures in all vehicle collisions.
Anyone involved in a vehicle crash should seek medical evaluation—even when injuries appear minor—and ensure that all necessary documentation, including crash reports and insurance records, is collected and properly filed.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a crash, reach out to Local Accident Reports for assistance and information.
