Rochester Man Critically Injured in Crash Involving Sheriff's SUV

Pine Island, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester man was critically injured in a suspected alcohol-related crash involving a law enforcement vehicle on Highway 52 near Pine Island on Saturday.

The Minnesota State Patrol crash report says a Goodhue County Sheriff's Office SUV was parked on the shoulder along southbound Highway 52 when it was struck by a southbound car at approximately 4:10 PM. The collision occurred just south of the Highway 52 exit to Main Street in Pine Island.

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Life Threatening Injuries

Mayo One responded to the crash and transported the driver of the car to St. Mary’s Hospital. He has been identified as 31-year-old Anthony Vruno, and the State Patrol described his injuries as life-threatening.

Deputy Hurt

The Goodhue County sheriff’s deputy was identified as 29-year-old Kainen Whitehead of Kenyon. He was also transported to St. Mary’s Hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

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