Teen Airlifted After Serious Collision with Semi-Truck
A 17-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries after his vehicle collided with a semi-truck that was turning right into a driveway on 240th Avenue NE in Kandiyohi County on Wednesday afternoon.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 7, 2026 —
A 17-year-old male sustained serious injuries in a traffic collision involving a semi-truck on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred on 240th Avenue NE in Kandiyohi County.
According to preliminary reports, the collision took place when the semi-truck was executing a right turn into a driveway. The vehicle operated by the teenager then collided with the semi-truck. The specific circumstances leading up to the impact are currently under investigation.
Following the collision, emergency services responded to the scene. The 17-year-old driver was airlifted from the location to a hospital to receive treatment for his serious injuries. The condition of the semi-truck driver was not immediately available. Further details regarding the extent of the injuries and the condition of the teen are pending.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the individuals involved in the incident. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into the cause of the crash.
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