Driver Injured in Stearns County Car Accident
The driver has been identified as Teresa Ondarko, 54, of Foley, who was taken to a hospital with minor injuries after a crash on County Road 1.
Candice BondThe driver, Teresa Ondarko, 54, of Foley, was injured in a car crash on County Road 1 in Stearns County on Nov. 2, according to the sheriff's office.
How the County Road 1 Crash Unfolded
The crash happened on a Monday afternoon near the canoe access close to Heim's Mill, between St. Cloud and Sartell. The sheriff's office said Ondarko was heading north toward the curve past Heim's Mill when she came to standing water. Deputies and other responders found an SUV that had left the road and stopped about 50 feet into a tree line, near the riverbank. Ondarko was the only person inside and was trapped in the vehicle. Sartell firefighters freed her, and she was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
What Officials Have Reported After the Crash
The Stearns County Highway Department also responded to the scene. No charges have been announced.
Early details about a crash can change as investigators learn more. The first news reports are a starting point, not the final word.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Affected by an accident like this?
Here is what people in Minnesota usually need, in the order it comes up.
Emergency care. Emergency rooms must check and stabilize you, even if you can't pay. The bill comes later.
Your vehicle. Tow yards usually charge for every day a towed vehicle sits there.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Hospital bills. Most hospitals have a program that cuts bills for people with low income, and you can apply months after the first bill.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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