Driver Injured in Sauk Centre Car Accident
The driver has been identified as Travis Bennett, 48, of Belle Plaine, who was treated at the Sauk Centre ER for injuries that were not life-threatening.
Travis Bennett, 48, of Belle Plaine, was injured in a single-vehicle car crash on Interstate 94 near Sauk Centre in Stearns County on Friday, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
What Happened on I-94 Near Sauk Centre
The crash happened at about 2:00 p.m. in Sauk Centre Township. The Minnesota State Patrol said Bennett was driving a Dodge Ram pickup east on I-94. The State Patrol said the pickup left I-94 and ended up in a ditch. Bennett was brought to the emergency room in Sauk Centre, and his injuries were described as not life-threatening. No one else was hurt.
Who Responded in Stearns County
Deputies from the Stearns County Sheriff's Office, Sauk Centre police officers and the Sauk Centre Fire Department all helped at the scene. The crash remains under investigation. The State Patrol has not announced any charges. No further details about the investigation have been released.
Investigators write down the weather, lighting and road surface after every serious crash. Recording those details is routine and does not point to any single cause.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- wjon.com, “One Person Hurt When Dodge Ram Leaves Interstate”
- voiceofalexandria.com, “Crash along I-94 near Sauk Centre injuries man on Friday”
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