Four vehicle crash in Albert Lea, two injured
(ABC 6 News) – Four vehicles were involved in subsequent crashes on I-35 near Albert Lea at Milepost 10 at 5:29 p.m.
According to a Department of Public Safety report, a Ford Focus was headed southbound on I-35 when it left the roadway and struck median cables. The vehicle then came to a rest in the left lane. One passenger, 20, was in the vehicle at the time.
A Honda CRV, also headed southbound then collided with the Ford Focus. The SUV contained two passengers; the driver 73 and passenger 70.
A Kia Forte then parked on the shoulder of I-35 to provide aid.
A Dodge Caravan then struck now unoccupied Kia Forte. Three passengers (43, 40 and 22 respectively) were in the vehicle at the time.
According to the DPS report, both the driver of the Ford focus and the 40-year-old passenger of the Dodge Caravan sustained non-life threatening injuries.
All three passengers of the Dodge Caravan received treatment at Albert Lea Hospital.
DPS identified the conditions as dry.
Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office, Mayo Clinic Ambulance, Albert Lea Police and Fire assisted on the scene.