Two-vehicle crash temporarily blocks Highway 212

McLEOD COUNTY, MN – A two-vehicle crash blocked both lanes of Highway 212 near Tagus Avenue at about 8:20 a.m. Monday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

A 2008 Pontiac GXP driven by Olivia C. Jeseritz, 18, of Granite Falls, sideswiped a 2002 Freightliner conversion truck driven by James F. Trettin, 69, of Hutchinson. Trettin’s vehicle rolled over after he attempted to avoid Jeseritz’s vehicle. Trettin was treated and released. No information was given regarding Jeseritz’s condition.

The McLeod County Sheriff’s Department also assisted at the scene.