Minnesota crash: abandoned pickup causes chain reaction on highway

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A Minnesota woman and her child narrowly escaped a fatal outcome when a high-speed trailer collided with an abandoned Chevrolet Silverado on a rural highway. In the new footage, a red pickup sits stationary in the middle of a three-lane roadway as a black pickup approaches. The truck behind keeps moving and slams into the sidelined vehicle, sending debris flying and setting the remains of the Silverado ablaze along the shoulder. The moment underscores how quickly a routine drive can turn dangerous, even when one party seems stopped and out of harm’s way.

Authorities report that 42-year-old Susan Norberg and her 12-year-old stepdaughter managed to exit the vehicle and move clear just as the crash unfolded. Both avoided serious injuries and found a safe spot off the road, where they could recover from the shock of the collision. The driver of the trailing truck, who was not harmed, stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The incident highlights the unpredictable chain reactions that can occur in high-speed traffic and the critical importance of remaining vigilant for obstacles in or beside the roadway.

The question many motorists ask after incidents like this is why a vehicle would be left stationary in a busy corridor. In this case, the abandoned pickup appeared to have encountered a separate emergency—the vehicle had been struck by a deer, triggering airbag deployment and preventing the engine from restarting. As a result, the car remained still, creating a sudden obstacle for following drivers. The other driver’s inability to anticipate the halted vehicle raises concerns about visibility, reaction time, and adherence to safe driving distances, especially on multi-lane highways where even a brief misstep can escalate into a serious crash. The situation serves as a reminder that even seemingly minor incidents can have cascading consequences on busy roadways.

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