Semi-Truck Kills Cows: Minnesota Highway Crash
- Ten cows died early Saturday when a semitrailer struck them on a highway near Fountain, Minnesota, according to the State Patrol.
- The Volvo semi, driven by a 52-year-old man from Forest Lake, was traveling west on highway 16 around 4:30 a.m.
- Marys Hospital in Rochester with injuries that were not life-threatening.
A semi-truck collision on Highway 16 near Fountain, Minnesota, resulted in the tragic death of ten cows early Saturday morning. The driver, a 52-year-old man, was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding this devastating livestock incident, with the primary focus on how the cows ended up on the highway. Early reports indicate alcohol was not a factor, and road conditions were dry. The Minnesota State Patrol is leading the investigation, seeking answers to this unusual event. News Directory 3 is following the story. Discover what’s next as officials release more details.
Semi-Truck Kills 10 Cows on Minnesota Highway
Updated June 01, 2025
Ten cows died early Saturday when a semitrailer struck them on a highway near Fountain, Minnesota, according to the State Patrol. The incident is under investigation.
The Volvo semi, driven by a 52-year-old man from Forest Lake, was traveling west on highway 16 around 4:30 a.m. when it collided with the cows. Besides the 10 fatalities, one cow sustained injuries in the semi-truck collision.
The driver was transported to St. Marys Hospital in Rochester with injuries that were not life-threatening. Authorities said alcohol was not a factor, and the road was dry at the time of the incident. The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating the livestock incident.
Sgt. Troy Christianson of the State Patrol stated that the investigation is focused on determining why the cows were loose on the highway.
The Preston Fire Department and Lanesboro paramedics provided assistance to the State Patrol at the scene.