Four Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Hanley Falls

Collision occurred at intersection of County Road 18 and State Highway 23 on Saturday night.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

Four people, including an infant, were injured in a two-vehicle collision near Hanley Falls, Minnesota on Saturday evening. The crash happened at the intersection of County Road 18 and State Highway 23 when a Ford F-150 traveling eastbound and a Kia Sorento traveling northbound collided. The drivers and passengers of both vehicles sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to local hospitals.

Why it matters

Intersection collisions can be particularly dangerous, especially when they involve multiple vehicles and vulnerable passengers like infants. This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices and the need for continued safety improvements at high-risk intersections in rural areas.

The details

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred at 10:03 PM on Saturday when a 2006 Ford F-150 traveling eastbound on County Road 18 collided with a 2012 Kia Sorento traveling northbound on State Highway 23 at the intersection. The driver of the Ford, 21-year-old Isabella Schultz of Franklin, and her infant passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to the Granite Falls hospital. The driver of the Kia, 24-year-old Edwin Canales, and his passenger, 18-year-old Wendy Canalesmairena, both of Marshall, also suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to the Marshall hospital.

  • The collision occurred at 10:03 PM on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Isabella Schultz

The 21-year-old driver of the Ford F-150 who sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Edwin Canales

The 24-year-old driver of the Kia Sorento who sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Wendy Canalesmairena

The 18-year-old passenger in the Kia Sorento who sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

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The takeaway

This collision serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving practices, especially at rural intersections. While the injuries were non-life-threatening, intersection crashes can have devastating consequences, underscoring the need for continued infrastructure improvements and driver education to enhance safety on Minnesota's roadways.