Green Isle, MN (October 30, 2024) – A traffic accident occurred on October 29, 2024, at approximately 4:36 p.m. at the intersection of Hwy 5 and 5th St. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following reports of a collision involving two vehicles.
Preliminary reports indicate that both vehicles were traveling northbound on Hwy 5 when a 2000 Ford F250, driven by 62-year-old Paul Jonathan Eckberg from Gaylord, collided with a 2006 Saturn Vue, driven by 29-year-old Miranda Michelle Hagfors from Arlington. The road conditions at the time of the accident were reported as dry.
Miranda Hagfors sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Arlington Hospital for medical evaluation and treatment. Fortunately, Paul Eckberg did not sustain any injuries and did not require medical attention. Both drivers were wearing their seat belts at the time of the collision, and no alcohol was involved.
Emergency responders from the Sibley County Sheriff’s Office, Green Isle Fire Department, and Arlington Ambulance were on the scene to assist and manage traffic. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident is ongoing.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident.
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