Crime & Safety
Blue Earth County, MN Crash: 1 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured Monday
Blue Earth County, MN – A deadly rollover crash in southern Minnesota early Monday morning, October 12, left a 28 year old man dead and a woman seriously injured after both occupants were believed to
By Grant Holloway · 2026-10-12T18:26:06.990Z
Blue Earth County, MN – A deadly rollover crash in southern Minnesota early Monday morning, October 12, left a 28 year old man dead and a woman seriously injured after both occupants were believed to have been ejected from their vehicle.
According to the Blue Earth County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded to the crash at approximately 4:47 a.m. Monday along County Road 10, just west of County Road 32 in Ceresco Township.
A 911 caller reported finding a Mitsubishi Eclipse in a ditch, with an injured woman nearby and a deceased man in the general vicinity of the crash scene.
Vehicle Crossed Oncoming Lane Before Rolling
Preliminary findings indicate the Mitsubishi Eclipse was traveling westbound on County Road 10 when it crossed the oncoming lane of traffic and rolled into a ditch.
Investigators believe both occupants were ejected from the vehicle during the crash.
Authorities identified the deceased driver or passenger as 28 year old James Andrew Harris of Amboy, Minnesota. Officials have not specified which occupant was driving.
The injured woman was transported from the scene by ambulance with serious injuries. Her identity is being withheld pending additional family notifications.
Officials have not released further information about her condition or the circumstances leading up to the rollover.
Investigation Remains Active
The Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the fatal crash with assistance from the Minnesota State Patrol and Ramsey County Medical Examiner.
Authorities have not announced whether speed, road conditions or other factors contributed to the crash.
The incident occurred before sunrise on a rural stretch of County Road 10 in Blue Earth County, southwest of the Mankato area.
No additional details were available as of the sheriff's initial Monday morning announcement.