Rochester Man Hurt in Early-Morning Wreck

Hayfield, MN (KROC AM News) - A Rochester man was banged up in a traffic crash early Tuesday in rural Dodge County.

The State Patrol says 46-year-old Jason Russ was driving on Highway 30 near Hayfield around 2:00 AM when his pickup truck left the roadway and rolled. The State Patrol report indicates Russ was wearing a seatbelt

 He was taken to St Marys Hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
A Harmony man was injured in a traffic wreck Monday afternoon in rural Olmsted County.

According to the State Patrol, 45-year-old Dennis Hershberger was driving on Highway 52 near Chatfield when his pickup truck left the roadway, went into a ditch, and rolled. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to St. Marys Hospital.

Hershberger may face criminal charges. The State Patrol report indicates alcohol was involved.

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