One Injured in Crash at U.S. 14 and U.S. 52 Interchange in Rochester
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA — A 42-year-old Byron man was hospitalized Sunday morning following a two-car crash at the busy U.S. Highway 14 and U.S. Highway 52 interchange in Rochester.
How the Crash Happened
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred around 9:58 a.m. A 2023 Subaru Impreza, driven by a 29-year-old woman from Scottsdale, Arizona, was traveling west on Civic Center Drive/U.S. 14 and attempted to turn left onto the U.S. 52 on-ramp.
At that moment, the Subaru was struck by an eastbound 2014 Toyota Camry, driven by the Byron man.
Injuries Reported
The Subaru driver was not injured, but the Toyota driver sustained injuries and was taken to Saint Marys Hospital. Authorities described his condition as non-life-threatening.
Both drivers were wearing seatbelts, and the Camry’s airbags deployed during the crash.
No Contributing Factors Found
Investigators said that road conditions and alcohol were not factors in the collision. The Mayo Clinic ambulance assisted at the scene.
Community Impact
The U.S. 14/U.S. 52 interchange is a heavily traveled corridor in Rochester, and the crash briefly disrupted Sunday morning traffic. Authorities are reminding drivers to use extra caution at highway interchanges, where merging traffic can quickly create dangerous situations.
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