Jordan, MN (April 11, 2025) – A 78-year-old woman was killed Tuesday afternoon after her vehicle collided with a semi-truck at the intersection of Highway 169 and Highway 282 in Jordan, Minnesota.
Incident Details: The crash occurred just before 1 p.m. when Catherine Ann Johnston, of Jordan, was driving a 2017 Subaru Outback westbound on Highway 282. According to authorities, as she entered the intersection at Highway 169, her vehicle was struck by a Peterbilt tractor-truck traveling southbound. Johnston died at the scene from multiple blunt force injuries, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash. Investigators will likely examine whether traffic control devices were followed, visibility at the intersection, and whether either driver had the right of way. Crashes involving semi-trucks often raise questions of driver attentiveness and vehicle braking capability. The outcome of this investigation could determine if civil liability or wrongful death claims may be appropriate for the victim’s family.
Source: FOX 9 Minneapolis