Rochester Teen Arrested in Zumbrota For Driving Wrong Way on Hwy. 52

Zumbrota, MN (KROC-AM News)- Police in southeast Minnesota have arrested a Rochester teen for driving the wrong way on Hwy. 52. 

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A news release issued by the Zumbrota Police Department says its officers were notified of the wrong-way motorist by Goodhue County Emergency Communications of a wrong-way driver on the four lane, divided highway around 6 a.m. Friday. 

The preliminary reports indicate the vehicle was traveling north in the southbound lanes and was approaching Zumbrota. 

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17-Year-Old from Rochester Arrested in Zumbrota for Driving Wrong Way on Hwy. 52

Two officers found the vehicle still traveling in the wrong direction. The news release says the officers were able to bring the wrong-way vehicle to a safe stop. 

No injuries were reported and no force was used to make the arrest, authorities say. 

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“Zumbrota PD is thankful that there were no injuries to the general public during this incident which could have ended tragically,” the news release says. 

Case Referred to County Attorney

The driver, described as a 17-year-old, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Authorities did not say when the teen motorist began traveling the wrong way. 

The case is being referred to the Goodhue County Attorney’s Office for charges. The Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office assisted Zumbrota police.