Red Wing, MN (KROC-AM News) – A motorcycle crash near Hay Creek Valley Campground critically injured a Wisconsin man on Sunday afternoon.
The Minnesota State Patrol reports the collision occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Hwy. 58 and Hay Creek Trail. A motorcycle was traveling southbound while a car was northbound when the two vehicles collided.
Thomes Porames Eskeldson, 39, of Ellsworth, was identified as the motorcycle operator. He sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.
Car Driver Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Injuries
Trenton Jason Matthies, 25, of Randolph, was driving the car involved in the incident. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital in Red Wing.
Authorities indicated that Matthies was suspected of having alcohol in his system during the crash. Both drivers were wearing safety gear at the time of the collision; Eskeldson wore a helmet and Matthies was wearing a seatbelt.
Emergency responders, including Mayo One Helicopter, Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office, Red Wing Fire and Ambulance, and Goodhue Ambulance, were on the scene. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details were available regarding lane closures or tows at this time.