Two Semis Collide on Interstate 94 in Fergus Falls, One Injured

A two vehicle collision involving semitrucks on Interstate 94 in Fergus Falls on Wednesday afternoon left one driver with non life threatening injuries and briefly closed part of the westbound lanes while authorities cleared the scene. The Minnesota State Patrol reported both trucks were traveling westbound when they collided. A 38 year old man from Virginia was transported to Lake Region Healthcare for treatment. The other truck driver was not injured.

Local first responders and the State Patrol handled scene management and transport, and motorists were advised to exercise caution as icy road surfaces were reported at the time of the crash. The short report by Derek Sidian emphasized winter driving hazards and the importance of recognizing changing road surface conditions in central Minnesota as temperatures drop.

For Otter Tail County residents the incident underlines routine winter risks that can affect daily commutes and commercial traffic. Interstate 94 is a key freight route across north central Minnesota, and crashes involving heavy trucks can delay deliveries, strain emergency services, and increase wear on road maintenance budgets during the winter season. While this collision did not result in life threatening injuries, it is a reminder that icy patches can produce sudden loss of control even for experienced commercial drivers.

Officials did not report further injuries or property damage estimates. Lake Region Healthcare received the injured driver and provided care consistent with non life threatening trauma. The Minnesota State Patrol continues to monitor winter conditions and advises drivers to reduce speed, allow extra following distance, and be prepared for slick spots where bridges and shaded areas freeze sooner than open roadways.

As winter progresses, residents should plan travel with current road condition information in mind and expect crews to be actively treating highways. The Fergus Falls crash on December 11 reinforces that simple precautions can reduce the likelihood of serious incidents on major routes like Interstate 94.