Gibbon, MN (August 6, 2026) – Three people were injured on Tuesday, August 4, when two vehicles collided at Highway 19 and County Road 2. The accident occurred at approximately 11:33 a.m.
A 2013 Ford F-150 was traveling east on Highway 19 as a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer headed south on County Road 2. The vehicles came together in the intersection.
The Ford driver, 62-year-old Cynthia Lee Labrie of Redwood Falls, and her passenger, 61-year-old Craig Anthony Labrie, received non-life-threatening injuries. Both were taken to Redwood Falls Hospital.
The Chevrolet driver, 47-year-old Shana Tonet Johnson of Hillsboro, Wisconsin, was transported to Hutchinson Hospital with non-life-threatening trauma. Investigators continue reviewing the circumstances surrounding the crash.
We hope everyone hurt makes a swift and full recovery.
How Can Intersection Crashes Injure Several Vehicle Occupants?
Vehicles traveling on crossing roads can enter the same intersection within seconds. Drivers may have limited time to brake or steer away once their paths overlap.
Side and angled impacts can transfer force through doors, front corners, and passenger compartments. Occupants may move against seat belts, airbags, windows, dashboards, or seats even when safety systems work properly.
Travel speed, vehicle size, seating position, and contact angle can influence injury severity. Medical evaluations may identify bruising, muscle strains, fractures, concussion, or internal damage that is not immediately noticeable.
