1 injured in crash
Published 2:23 pm Tuesday, May 8, 2012
An Albert Lea woman was injured Tuesday afternoon after a semi reportedly ran a red light and crashed into her car at the intersection of Minnesota Highway 13 and West Main Street.
Delcie Lee Brandt of Albert Lea was extricated from a black Volkswagen Beetle and transported by ambulance to Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea.
Hospital spokeswoman Jennifer Levisen said Brandt was treated and released to another hospital.
A St. Marys Hospital spokeswoman said Brandt was listed in serious condition Wednesday morning.
Albert Lea Police Lt. J.D. Carlson said Brandt was conscious when emergency personnel arrived at the scene; however, she reportedly suffered from a head injury.
According to police, the semi, driven by Gary Leroy Sordahl, 42, was traveling southbound on Minnesota Highway 13 just before 1:30 p.m. when it collided with the Volkswagen. It is unclear which direction the Volkswagen was traveling.
The semi driver pulled off to the side of U.S. Highway 69 near the United Methodist Church after the crash and could be seen talking to an officer as emergency responders treated Brandt.
A report later in the day stated Sordahl was not feeling well.