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Rochester Man Injured in Highway 52 Crash with Semi
Collision occurred near 16th Street Southwest overpass in Rochester
Mar. 17, 2026 at 4:34pm
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A 36-year-old Rochester man was injured after his 2005 Ford 500 sedan spun out and collided with a 2021 Freightliner semi truck on Highway 52 in Rochester on Tuesday morning. The semi driver, a 64-year-old man from Coon Rapids, Minnesota, was not injured. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash.
Why it matters
Highway 52 is a major thoroughfare through Rochester, and crashes involving commercial vehicles like semi-trucks can have serious consequences. This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices and the need for caution when navigating busy highways, especially during inclement weather conditions.
The details
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred around 5:51 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The Ford 500 sedan was traveling southbound on Highway 52 near the 16th Street Southwest overpass when it spun out and collided with the northbound Freightliner semi truck. The Rochester man driving the Ford 500 was transported to Mayo Clinic Hospital-Saint Marys with non-life-threatening injuries, while the semi driver from Coon Rapids was unharmed.
- The crash occurred around 5:51 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
The players
36-year-old Rochester man
The driver of the 2005 Ford 500 sedan involved in the crash, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
64-year-old Coon Rapids man
The driver of the 2021 Freightliner semi truck involved in the crash, who was uninjured.
The takeaway
This incident serves as a reminder for all drivers to exercise caution and safe driving practices, especially when navigating busy highways during inclement weather conditions. The crash highlights the potential dangers of collisions involving commercial vehicles and the importance of seatbelt use in preventing more serious injuries.
