Minnesota

Jacob Quentin Schiffner Killed; Aaron Souhrada Injured in Accident at Hwy 44 in Houston County, MN

Date of Accident
August 7, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Jacob Quentin Schiffner, Aaron Souhrada
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 44, Caledonia, MN, USA

What Happened

Minnesota State Police are investigating a crash at Hwy 44 in Houston County, MN on August 7th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 6:30 a.m. A Ford Escape operated by 21-year-old Jacob Quentin Schiffner collided with a tractor-trailer under unclear circumstances. Schiffner died in the collision. The semi-truck driver, 59-year-old Aaron James Souhrada was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Minnesota Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, Ford Escape
Road/Highway
Hwy 44
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), non-life-threatening injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Escape and tractor-trailer collided under unclear circumstances

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