Oakport Twp., MN (July 1, 2026) – One person was injured on Monday afternoon, June 29, after a crash involving a semi and a Subaru Forester in Clay County.
The collision happened around 3:40 p.m. at Highway 75 and County Road 18 in Oakport Township. The Minnesota State Patrol said the Freightliner semi was traveling south on Highway 75.
A 2021 Subaru Forester was westbound on 28th Avenue when both vehicles collided at the intersection. The Subaru’s airbag deployed after the crash.
The Subaru passenger, 91-year-old Richard Bennett Erickson of Ulen, was taken to Sanford Hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
The semi driver, 44-year-old Daniel Herman Schroeder of Eagle Bend, was not hurt. The Clay County crash remains under review as officials work to confirm the full sequence of events.
We hope the injured passenger makes a full recovery.
Semi and Car Crashes at Rural Intersections Bring Added Risks
Crashes between semi-trucks and passenger vehicles at rural intersections can be serious because of the size difference between the vehicles. A semi is much heavier and may take longer to slow or stop than a smaller vehicle.
Rural highway crossings may also involve traffic moving at steady speeds from more than one direction. Drivers may need to judge distance, traffic gaps, signs, and vehicle speed before entering or crossing the roadway.
Older occupants may face added injury risks after a crash, even when seat belts and airbags are used. After a semi and car collision, reviews usually focus on travel direction, right of way, visibility, road surface, speed, and where each vehicle came to rest.
