Austin man injured in rollover crash stable, per family

Austin Man Injured in Rollover Crash

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(ABC 6 News) – The family of Blaine Warren Edwards confirmed Tuesday evening that the Austin man is stable and recovering well.

A Tuesday newscast stated that Edwards was in critical condition. That statement was incorrect, and ABC 6 News apologizes for the error.

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(ABC 6 News) – An Austin man was taken to Mayo Clinic Health Services with life-threatening injuries following a crash on I-90 Tuesday morning.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol’s crash report, Blaine Warren Edwards, 35, was traveling eastbound on I-90 in Windom Township, Mower County, around 5 a.m. Dec. 5.

According to the MSP, Edwards’ 2003 Ford Ranger left the roadway and rolled.

The crash report references snowy and icy road conditions Tuesday, and claims Edwards was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.