Out of Control Semi Rolls in Southeast Minnesota Crash, Trucker Hurt

Chatfield, MN (KROC-AM News)- A truck driver was injured after crashing his semi in southeast Minnesota. 

See Also: Rochester Police ID State Trooper & Others Injured in Fatal Crash

First responders were dispatched to the crash shortly after 3:20 Monday afternoon. He was the only occupant in the vehicle. 

The crash occurred on Hwy. 52 south of Chatfield in Fillmore County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. 

The semi was heading north when the driver lost control of it. The truck then rolled, the state crash report says. 

Get our free mobile app

65-year-old Kevin Duane Koch of Chatfield was identified as the truck driver. He was taken from the scene to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. 

Koch was buckled up and alcohol was not involved in the crash. Hwy. 52 was described as dry in the crash report. 

The Chatfield Fire Department, Chatfield Police Department and Chatfield Ambulance also responded to the single-vehicle crash.

More Minnesota News:

• Austin Man Avoids Prison Sentence for Deadly Hit and Run
• 74-Year-Old Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse
• Plea Deal For Grand Meadow Man Accused of Secret Recordings