Executive Summary
- Incident: A fatal two-vehicle collision occurred on Highway 55 near Rockford Township at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 22.
- Vehicles Involved: A 2019 GMC Acadia and a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox traveling in opposite directions.
- Occupants: The crash involved a 50-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old female driver, and two 18-year-old female passengers.
- Investigation: The Minnesota State Patrol is leading the investigation with assistance from local agencies.
WRIGHT COUNTY, Minn. — The Minnesota State Patrol (MSP) is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred early Saturday morning on Highway 55 in Wright County. First responders were dispatched to the scene near County Road 33 in Rockford Township shortly after 2:30 a.m. on November 22, following reports of a significant crash.
According to the preliminary incident report filed by the MSP, the collision involved a 2019 GMC Acadia and a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox traveling in opposite directions on Highway 55. Investigators state that the vehicles made contact on the roadway, though the specific cause of the collision remains under review.
The report identifies the driver of the GMC Acadia as a 50-year-old man from Plymouth. The Chevrolet Equinox was operated by a 20-year-old woman from Saint Paul and occupied by two 18-year-old passengers, one from Minneapolis and the other from Freeport. The MSP has not yet released specific details regarding the medical conditions or identities of the individuals involved, with further information expected to be disclosed later on November 23.
Emergency personnel from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office, Buffalo Police Department, and Buffalo Fire Department assisted state troopers at the scene.
Public Safety Context
This collision contributes to the traffic fatality statistics in Minnesota, where state data indicates at least 340 people have died in traffic incidents so far this year. As the investigation proceeds, the Minnesota State Patrol will likely focus on accident reconstruction to determine contributing factors such as road conditions, speed, or driver impairment. At this time, no specific cause has been officially determined.