BALATON, Minn. — Two people were injured on Thursday in a collision involving a semi west of Balaton in Lyon County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 5:28 Thursday afternoon, a 2023 Freightliner semi-truck and trailer and a 2018 Buick Encore were both traveling westbound on Highway 14. Near the intersection with Highway 91, the vehicles collided.
The driver of the Buick, 80-year-old Joyce Sinding of Lakeville, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Avera-Tyler Hospital.
The driver of the Freightliner, 45-year-old William StCyr of Winnebago, NE, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was also taken to the Avera-Tyler Hospital.
Assistance was provided by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Balaton Fire and Ambulance, and Tyler Avera Ambulance.
