The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office has identified the individuals involved in the fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of 30th Street and 120th Ave, south of Bowlus.
According to Sheriff Shawn Larsen, the preliminary investigation indicates that 25-year-old Juan Rodriguez of Tampa FL, was driving a 2010 Toyota Prius westbound on 30th Street when he failed to stop at the stop sign. His vehicle was subsequently struck by a 2016 Ford F-450 truck, driven by 37-year-old William Anderson of Fulda, MN, who was traveling southbound on 120th Ave.
The collision caused both vehicles to roll and come to rest in a ditch, where the power pole was also struck. First responders performed lifesaving measures on Mr. Rodriguez but were unsuccessful. Rodriguez was later pronounced deceased at the scene. Mr. Anderson was not injured in the crash.
The incident remains under investigation and the Minnesota State Patrol is assisting with reconstruction of the crash.
Sheriff Larsen expressed his gratitude to the first responders and the bystanders who provided assistance at the scene. He also offered his sympathy to all others affected by the crash.
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Original: The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 7-11-2025 at approximately 12:25 pm, their office received a report of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 120th Ave and 30th Street, just south of Bowlus in Two Rivers Township.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the driver of a 2010 Toyota Prius was westbound on 30th Street and collided with a 2016 Ford F-450 truck. Upon collision, both vehicles rolled onto their roofs and came to rest in the southwest ditch of the intersection.
During the crash, a power pole was struck and sheared off. Minnesota Power was dispatched to the scene to address the utility damage.
The driver of the Toyota Prius had to be extricated by the Bowlus Fire Department. Emergency personnel performed lifesaving measures on the driver but were unsuccessful. The deceased was transported to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office, where identification is pending. Authorities will release further information once the individual has been identified and the next of kin have been notified. The driver and passengers of the Ford F-450 truck were treated at the scene and released.
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Bowlus First Response Team, Bowlus Fire Department, Mayo Clinic Ambulance, Minnesota State Patrol and Minnesota Power.
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