Clark Twp, MN (October 10, 2024) – A serious traffic accident occurred on the morning of October 9, 2024, resulting in injuries. At approximately 6:33 a.m., emergency responders were called to the scene of a collision at the intersection of Highway 22 and 150th Street in Faribault County.
According to preliminary reports, a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt was partially disabled in the lane of traffic when it was struck by a southbound 2020 Freightliner semi. The impact caused the Chevrolet Cobalt to collide with a pedestrian, identified as 21-year-old Breanna Angel Larson from Willmar, MN, who was outside the vehicle at the time.
Emergency personnel from the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office, Wells Police, Fire, and EMS responded promptly to the incident. The road conditions were reported as dry, which may have contributed to the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The driver of the Chevrolet Cobalt, 50-year-old Shannon David Modene from Wells, MN, was not injured in the accident and was wearing his seat belt. The airbag in his vehicle did not deploy during the collision.
Breanna Larson, the pedestrian, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Blue Earth ER for medical evaluation. She was not wearing a seat belt, as it was not applicable in her situation.
The investigation into the crash remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the sequence of events leading to this unfortunate incident.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this accident, especially the pedestrian who was injured.
Injury Accidents in Minnesota
Injury accidents are a significant concern in Minnesota, where many motorists and pedestrians face the risk of collisions on busy highways and roads. Each year, thousands of individuals are involved in accidents that lead to a variety of injuries. According to recent statistics, many of these incidents are attributed to driver negligence, including distracted driving and failure to maintain safe distances.
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