Rushford, MN (March 17, 2026) – Two teens were injured on Monday evening, March 16, in a rollover crash on Highway 43 north of Rushford in Winona County. The incident occurred around 5:49 p.m. when a northbound 1995 GMC Sierra left the roadway near County Road 102, entered a ditch, and rolled.
The driver, a 19-year-old man from Galesville, Wisconsin, was taken to Winona Health with injuries described as non-life-threatening. Two passengers, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old from Rushford, were also transported to the same hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officials reported that road conditions were covered with snow or ice at the time of the crash. No additional details about what led to the vehicle leaving the roadway have been released.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
Our thoughts are with those injured as they recover.
How Snow and Ice Can Contribute to Rollover Crashes
Snow- and ice-covered roads can reduce tire grip, making it harder for drivers to maintain control. Even slight steering or braking can cause a vehicle to slide, especially on rural highways with curves or uneven shoulders.
When a vehicle leaves the roadway and enters a ditch, the change in surface and angle can increase the chance of a rollover. Pickup trucks and other higher-profile vehicles may be more likely to tip in these situations.
Investigators often review road conditions, tire tracks, and vehicle movement to determine how the loss of control occurred. These factors help explain how the weather may have influenced the crash.
