WILSON TWP, Winona County, Minn., Nov. 14, 2026 — Two teenage occupants of a car were taken to a hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Thursday night, November 12, at the intersection of Hwy 43 and Co Rd 12 in Wilson Twp, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
A Honda Civic was heading south on Hwy 43 and attempting to turn left onto CR 12 when it collided with a northbound Ram 1500 pickup in the intersection. The road was dry at the time of the crash, which was reported just before 9 p.m.
The 17-year-old driver of the Honda was hurt and taken to Winona Hospital, the report said. A 17-year-old passenger in the Honda, identified as Caleb Matthew Ziemer of Winona, Minnesota, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was also taken to Winona Hospital. Both were wearing seat belts, according to the State Patrol.
The driver of the Ram, identified as Dillon Matthew Bartel, 21, of Kenyon, Minnesota, and a passenger, Jaedin Russell Johnson, 21, of Wanamingo, Minnesota, were not injured. Both were also belted. The crash remains under investigation by Winona County authorities.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
Intersection Safety in Minnesota
The crash was reported at Hwy 43 and Co Rd in WILSON TWP. Readers following crash news in Winona County can find more about intersections across the state on our guide to Minnesota intersections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What injuries are commonly reported in intersection crashes like this one?
Occupants frequently suffer head, neck, and chest injuries from the impact, along with cuts and bruises from broken glass or shifting debris. Severity usually depends on where the vehicle was struck and whether seat belts were worn.
What typically causes left-turn crashes at intersections?
These crashes usually happen when a turning driver misjudges the speed or distance of oncoming traffic, or when visibility is limited. Investigators look at sightlines, signal timing, and vehicle speeds when determining what happened.
Does speed make a difference in how serious a crash turns out to be?
Yes. Higher speeds give drivers less time to react and increase the force of impact, which tends to produce more serious injuries and vehicle damage even in a routine intersection collision.
