St. Charles, MN (May 20, 2026) – A collision involving two vehicles was reported Wednesday morning along Highway 14 east of Whitewater Avenue in St. Charles. The accident occurred around 9:33 a.m. on May 20 in Winona County.
Officials state that a Chevrolet Equinox was traveling southbound from an alley driveway while a Freightliner Cascadia was heading eastbound on Highway 14. The vehicles collided at the intersection under dry roadway conditions.
Details about injuries and the number of people involved were not immediately released. Investigation is still ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
Our thoughts are with those affected as they receive medical care.
Why Driveway and Intersection Traffic Can Increase Crash Risks
Intersections connected to driveways or alley access points can create added challenges for drivers entering busy highways. Vehicles pulling onto a main roadway must judge traffic speed and available space within only a few seconds. Larger commercial trucks may also require more distance to slow down or avoid sudden obstacles.
After a roadway collision involving cross traffic, investigators often review sight lines, traffic volume, and the direction each vehicle was traveling. Damage patterns, skid marks, and roadway layout can also help explain how the sequence unfolded. Dry pavement may improve traction, but drivers can still face limited reaction time when vehicles enter from side streets, driveways, or alleys near active traffic lanes.
