Green Isle, MN (October 3, 2024) – A serious motor vehicle accident occurred on October 1, 2024, at the intersection of Highway 5 and 190th Street in Green Isle Township, Sibley County. According to reports, a 2014 Buick Encore was traveling eastbound on 190th Street while a 2020 Hyundai Tucson was heading southbound on Highway 5 when the two vehicles collided in the intersection.
Emergency responders from the Sibley County Sheriff’s Office, Green Isle Fire Department, Gaylord EMS, and Ridgeview Medical were dispatched to the scene to assist those involved. The road conditions were reported as dry at the time of the incident.
Preliminary information indicates that the driver of the Buick Encore, 69-year-old Julie Elaine Schauer from Green Isle, MN, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Waconia Hospital for urgent medical care. She was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the accident, and the airbag in her vehicle deployed during the collision. Alcohol was not a factor in this incident.
The driver of the Hyundai Tucson, 34-year-old Olga Yanet Robledo from Arlington, MN, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Arlington Hospital for evaluation. She was also wearing her seatbelt, and the airbag in her vehicle deployed as well. Alcohol was not involved in this incident.
Additionally, a passenger in the Hyundai Tucson, 23-year-old Bryan Rolando Trujilloicabalzeta from Arlington, MN, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Arlington Hospital for medical attention. He was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident, especially those who were injured. We hope for a swift recovery for all involved.
Injury Accidents in Minnesota
Injury accidents are a significant concern throughout Minnesota, with thousands of individuals suffering injuries each year. The state has experienced a steady increase in traffic-related incidents, often attributed to factors such as distracted driving, speeding, and driving under the influence.
In 2023, Minnesota reported over 70,000 motor vehicle accidents, resulting in numerous injuries and fatalities. The aftermath of these accidents can be devastating, impacting victims physically, emotionally, and financially.
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