06/01/2026
Sheriff's Office – June 1, 2026
Accident- Trench Collapse
On 05/31/26 at approximately 5:15 PM, Olmsted County Deputies responded to a medical in the 6000 block of County Road 108 SW in Rock Dell Township. Information was that a male in his 20s was in a trench when it collapsed. Stewartville Fire, Stewartville First Responders, Mayo Clinic Ambulance, Mayo One, and Rochester Fire Department all responded to assist with this call. The victim was eventually recovered from the trench and pronounced deceased at the scene.
Accident-Injuries
On 05/30/26 at approximately 3:45 PM, Olmsted County Deputies responded to an accident with injuries call in the intersection of Salem Road SW and 60th Ave SW in Rochester Township. Initial information was that a two-vehicle (motorcycle and a truck) accident occurred in the intersection, and there were injuries to the motorcyclists. Initial investigation revealed that two people were on the motorcycle: a 63-year-old male and a 62-year-old female. The truck was driven by a 25-year-old male. Mayo Clinic Ambulance attempted life-saving efforts on both motorcycle riders, who were later pronounced deceased at the scene. The case remains open and active, and no further information is available at this time.
