SAINT GEORGE TOWNSHIP, MN — An 18-year-old Foley man died after a crash on Highway 25 in Benton County that involved a trailer and ended with his pickup rolling over.
The Minnesota State Patrol said the wreck happened in Saint George Township at County Road 10. The teen was driving a 1995 Dodge Ram when it struck a 2013 Ram Pickup towing a fleet trailer.
Crash Details
According to the State Patrol, the northbound 2013 Ram Pickup was traveling with the trailer when the younger driver crashed into it. After the impact, the Dodge Ram rolled.
Investigators have not said what caused the pickup to hit the trailer. The sequence of events before the collision remains unclear.
Seat Belt Use
State Patrol crash information says the 18-year-old was not wearing a seat belt. He did not survive the crash.
The driver of the 2013 Ram Pickup was a 27-year-old man. Officials said he was buckled up and was not hurt.
Roadway Scene
Highway 25 runs through the area as a rural connector in Benton County. County Road 10 marks the crossing where the collision occurred.
The crash closed the day with one death and one uninjured driver, based on the information released by state troopers. No additional injuries were reported.
Official Report
The Minnesota State Patrol identified the fatal crash and released the key details about the vehicles, the drivers, and the seat belt use.
Its report did not list any charges, and it did not explain why the Dodge Ram struck the trailer. That part of the investigation has not been publicly detailed.
What’s Next
For now, the facts available are limited to the crash report and the basic timeline. Troopers have not said whether weather, speed, distraction, or another factor played a role.
The State Patrol also did not release any further information about the teen driver beyond his age, hometown, and death at the scene.
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