Driver Injured in St. Charles Car Accident
A St. Charles driver, Mariana Arriaga, 22, was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 14 on Tuesday.
Candice BondA St. Charles driver was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 14 in St. Charles on Tuesday, October 27, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The driver has been identified as Mariana Arriaga, 22, of St. Charles.
How the Highway 14 Crash Unfolded
The crash happened at about 8:56 a.m. near the intersection with Highway 74. Arriaga was driving a 2013 Nissan Altima east on Highway 14 when it collided with a 2012 Dodge Ram pickup that was turning onto westbound Highway 14, according to the State Patrol crash report. Arriaga was taken to Mayo Clinic Hospital-Saint Marys with non-life-threatening injuries. The pickup driver, a 79-year-old man from St. Charles, was not hurt.
What the State Patrol Report Shows
The State Patrol's crash report states that both drivers were wearing seat belts and that alcohol was not involved. The Winona County Sheriff's Office, the St. Charles Police Department and the St. Charles Fire Department also responded to the scene. No charges have been announced.
Investigators often ask nearby homes and businesses for camera video soon after a crash. Many systems record over old footage after a few days or weeks, so they move fast.
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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