Man's Leg Pinned By Sunroof In Southeastern MN Crash
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A Wisconsin man had to be extricated from a vehicle in southeastern Minnesota last night after it rolled, trapping his leg in the car's sunroof, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Authorities say the crash happened at about 8:29 p.m. Monday on Highway 16 and County Road 25 in Houston County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a vehicle being driven by a 77-year-old man from Coon Valley, Wis., was heading westbound on Highway 16 from Hokah heading towards Houston when it lost control and rolled into the north ditch.
The driver was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, and authorities said his leg became trapped in the sunroof when it rolled. He was extricated from the vehicle and transported to a hospital. The injured were considered non-life threatening, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Authorities said the cause of the crash is still under investigation. The State Patrol is being assisted by the Houston County Sheriff's Office and Houston Police Department.
