Hanley Falls Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision

Accident occurred on icy roads in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A 71-year-old woman from Hanley Falls, Minnesota was injured in a two-vehicle collision on Saturday on State Highway 23 between Cottonwood and Hanley Falls. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the roads were covered in ice and snow at the time of the accident.

Why it matters

Motor vehicle accidents on icy and snowy roads are a common occurrence in Minnesota during the winter months, often leading to injuries and property damage. This incident highlights the need for extra caution and safe driving practices in inclement weather conditions.

The details

The collision occurred at 10:41 am on Saturday when a 2014 Chevy Cruze driven by Rosa Rodriguez of Hanley Falls was traveling northbound on State Highway 23 and collided with a 2010 Ford Taurus driven by 21-year-old Justin Henke of Stewart, who was traveling southbound. Rodriguez sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the Marshall hospital. Henke was not injured. Emergency responders from the Hanley Falls Fire Department, Cottonwood Ambulance, and Granite Falls Ambulance assisted at the scene.

  • The accident occurred at 10:41 am on Saturday, March 2, 2026.
  • The roads were covered in ice and snow at the time of the collision.

The players

Rosa Rodriguez

A 71-year-old woman from Hanley Falls, Minnesota who was the driver of the 2014 Chevy Cruze involved in the collision and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Justin Henke

A 21-year-old man from Stewart, Minnesota who was the driver of the 2010 Ford Taurus involved in the collision and was not injured.

Minnesota State Patrol

The law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the two-vehicle collision.

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The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder for drivers in Minnesota to exercise extra caution and safe driving practices, especially during the winter months when roads can be icy and hazardous. Slowing down, increasing following distance, and being alert for changing road conditions are crucial to preventing accidents.