April 03, 2025

Snowstorm havoc: Mn crash highlights truckers' weather challenges

Steve Smith

Snowstorm havoc: Mn crash highlights truckers' weather challenges

A snowstorm in Minnesota last Wednesday led to over 400 accidents, including a tragic one involving a semi truck and a pickup.

The incident: The snowstorm resulted in hazardous road conditions across the state on April 2. More than 400 crashes and spinouts were recorded.

A fatal accident occurred on Highway 48 near Hinckley when 67-year-old Gary Eugene Thompson lost control of his pickup and collided with an oncoming semi truck.
The pickup and the semi ended up in a ditch. Thompson, who wasn't wearing a seatbelt, died in the crash. The truck driver was unharmed.
In total, the storm resulted in 161 crashes with vehicle damage and 22 injury-related accidents, according to Bring Me The News.

What to know: Snow and ice wreaked havoc on roads, showing the risks truckers and other drivers face in extreme weather.

Luckily, the semi truck driver involved in the fatal crash was not injured, despite the severe conditions.

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