Crash on Hwy. 61 Near Wabasha Critically Injures Minnesota Teen, Wabasha Man Also Hurt

Wabasha, MN (KROC-AM News)- A crash on a scenic southeast Minnesota highway resulted in critical injuries for a teen woman. 

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That’s according to the State Patrol which says a man was also injured in the crash. The two-vehicle collision occurred shortly before 8:45 Tuesday morning.

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19-Year-Old Woman Suffers Critical Injuries in SUV-Car Collision on Hwy. 61, Wabasha Man Also Hurt

A car traveling south on Hwy. 61 and pickup heading north on Hwy. 61 collided just northwest of Wabasha, the state crash report says. 

19-year-old Ellaina Renea Johnson of Big Lake was identified as the driver of the car. She suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, according to the State Patrol. 

41-year-old Neil Patrick Rude of Wabasha was driving the pickup. The State Patrol says he was brought to a hospital in Wabasha with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Seat Belts Worn, Alcohol Not Suspected

Both motorists were buckled up and alcohol was not involved in the crash, according to the state crash report. 

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The Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office, Wabasha Police Department and Wabasha Fire and Ambulance also responded to the two-vehicle collision. 

Correction: A previous version of this story said the crash happened Wednesday morning.