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Esko Today
By the People, for the People
One Injured in I-35 Crash in Esko
Pickup truck lost control on slick roads, hitting bridge rail
Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:19am
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The aftermath of a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 35 highlights the dangers of driving in inclement weather conditions.Esko TodayA 29-year-old woman from Ironwood, Michigan was injured when the pickup truck she was riding in lost control and hit a bridge rail on Interstate 35 in Esko, Minnesota on the evening of April 4. The driver was unharmed, but the passenger was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Why it matters
Interstate 35 is a major highway connecting the Midwest to the South, and this crash highlights the dangers of driving in inclement weather conditions. Single-vehicle accidents on highways can often lead to serious injuries, especially when a vehicle collides with a fixed object like a bridge rail.
The details
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the GMC pickup was heading northbound on I-35 around 8:40 p.m. when it lost control on the slick roads and struck the bridge rail. The driver was unharmed, but the 29-year-old female passenger from Ironwood, Michigan was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The State Patrol was assisted by the Esko Fire Department and the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
- The crash occurred around 8:40 p.m. on April 4, 2026.
- The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the scene shortly after the incident.
The players
Minnesota State Patrol
The state law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the crash on Interstate 35.
Esko Fire Department
The local fire department that assisted the Minnesota State Patrol at the scene of the accident.
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT)
The state transportation agency that helped with the response and investigation of the crash on the interstate highway.
What’s next
The Minnesota State Patrol will continue to investigate the cause of the crash and determine if any charges will be filed against the driver.
The takeaway
This incident serves as a reminder for drivers to exercise caution and reduce speeds when road conditions are hazardous, in order to prevent serious accidents and injuries on major highways like Interstate 35.