Kasson Man Injured in Dodge County Crash

The single-vehicle accident occurred on Highway 56 near Concord Township.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 4:10pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a cracked car headlight lens, reflecting a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a serious vehicle accident.A damaged car part from a single-vehicle crash on a rural Minnesota highway serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safe driving.Kasson Today

A 21-year-old man from Kasson, Minnesota was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 56 in Dodge County on Saturday evening. The 2015 Nissan Altima he was driving went off the road, hit a sign, and rolled into the ditch. The passenger, a 20-year-old woman from West Concord, was not injured.

Why it matters

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injury and death, especially for young drivers. This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices and the need for continued efforts to improve road safety in rural Minnesota communities.

The details

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred around 6:50 p.m. on Saturday, March 28th. The Nissan Altima was traveling southbound on Highway 56 near Concord Township when it went off the road to the left, struck a sign, and rolled into the ditch. The 21-year-old male driver from Kasson sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Mayo Clinic Hospital-Saint Marys campus. The 20-year-old female passenger from West Concord was uninjured.

  • The crash happened shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The players

21-year-old Kasson man

The driver of the 2015 Nissan Altima involved in the single-vehicle crash on Highway 56.

20-year-old West Concord woman

The passenger in the 2015 Nissan Altima involved in the single-vehicle crash on Highway 56.

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The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving practices, especially for young drivers, and the need for continued efforts to improve road safety in rural Minnesota communities.