Kettle River Twp, MN (June 14, 2026) – An 18-year-old driver was hurt Saturday evening, June 13, after a rollover along Interstate 35 in Pine County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2021 semi-truck and a 2016 Ford Escape were both traveling southbound near Mile Post 201 in Kettle River Township around 6:44 p.m. Investigators said the Ford Escape made contact with the semi, causing the SUV to overturn.
The Ford driver, identified as Talon Joeseph Crotteau of Esko, was taken to Essentia Health Sandstone with non-life-threatening injuries. The semi driver, 67-year-old Nelson Menjivar Crespin of South Saint Paul, was not hurt. Both drivers were wearing seat belts at the time, and alcohol was not suspected.
The roadway was reported dry when the rollover occurred. Additional details about the collision had not been released as of Sunday.
State patrol personnel are still working to determine all factors connected to the rollover.
We hope the person receiving treatment makes a full and quick recovery.
What Information Is Often Reviewed After a Semi-Truck Rollover on an Interstate?
After a rollover involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck, investigators commonly review several types of evidence to better understand how the vehicles came into contact. This can include traffic camera footage, skid marks, vehicle positioning, and roadway conditions at the time of the crash. Even dry pavement and clear weather can still leave questions about speed, spacing, or lane movement.
Vehicle damage patterns are also commonly examined to help determine how the overturn happened. In some cases, onboard truck data systems may provide details about braking or vehicle movement before the rollover. Medical reports may later help clarify the severity of injuries, especially when a driver is treated at a hospital following the incident.
