Four Injured in Icy Thanksgiving Night Crash Near Perham

Four people were injured when two sport utility vehicles collided on County Road 125 and Highway 108 just before 7 p.m. on November 28. The crash occurred on Thanksgiving night, and icy road conditions were cited as a factor in the State Patrol investigation.

According to the official Minnesota State Patrol report, the southbound SUV on County Road 125 struck another SUV on Highway 108. The drivers in the crash included a 23 year old woman from Wahpeton and a 35 year old man from Dent. Both drivers were transported to Perham Health for treatment of not life threatening injuries. Two passengers of the Dent man, a 42 year old woman and a 15 year old girl, suffered minor injuries and were not transported from the scene, the report says.

A passenger at the scene provided a different account, saying the man from Dent was flown to a Fargo hospital and that the other driver and all passengers were taken to Perham Health for treatment. That account differs from the State Patrol report and was included by reporting parties on scene.

The Minnesota State Patrol led the response and was assisted by the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, the Ottertail Fire Department, and Perham Ambulance. The coordinated response underlines the role local agencies play when winter weather leads to serious traffic incidents.

For Otter Tail County residents and visitors, the crash is a reminder of the hazards that come with cold weather travel. Thanksgiving and other holiday evenings often bring increased traffic and changing road conditions. Slow speeds, increased following distance, and cautious driving remain important as the region moves deeper into winter.

Officials continue to investigate the collision, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Minnesota State Patrol or the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. The incident serves as a prompt to review winter driving preparedness and to keep community emergency contacts accessible during holiday travel.