Winona, MN (KROC-AM News) – A motorcycle-pickup collision on Hwy. 14 west of Winona sent two individuals to the hospital Sunday evening.
According to the State Patrol, the incident occurred around 7:20 p.m. at the intersection of Hwy. 14 and Quarry Hill Rd., approximately five miles west of Winona.
24-year-old Austin Beeman was operating the motorcycle with 20-year-old Callie Schams as a passenger. Both were transported to a Winona hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
41-Year-Old Pickup Driver Uninjured
The pickup, driven by 41-year-old Scott Martinson of St. Charles, sustained damage but no injuries were reported for Martinson. The crash report indicated that Schams was wearing a helmet while Beeman was not. Martinson was wearing his seatbelt, and authorities confirmed that alcohol was not a factor.
The Winona County Sheriff’s Office, Goodview Police Department, and Winona Area Ambulance responded to the scene, assisting with medical aid and traffic control.
As of now, the investigation into the crash remains ongoing.