Willmar man injured in rollover crash on icy road Tuesday morning north of Renville, Minnesota

By West Central Tribune staff report

November 15, 2022 11:45 AM

RENVILLE — A 40-year-old Willmar man suffered only minor injuries Tuesday morning after his vehicle rolled over into a ditch, trapping him in the vehicle for a short time.

Ahmed Mohamed was identified as the driver, the Renville County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

Mohamed was driving north on County Road 21 when he lost control of his 2010 Chevrolet Impala on the icy road. The vehicle rolled over into a ditch, stopping on its roof, near the intersection of 880th Avenue in Crooks Township.

Mohamed was initially trapped inside the vehicle but was assisted out by a passerby, according to the release from Deputy Sheriff Thomas Swyter. Mohamed was wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash.

The crash was reported at 5:56 a.m. Tuesday, and the Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Olivia Ambulance Service.

By West Central Tribune staff report

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