Joseph Torres Injured in Rochester Car Accident

On May 20, 2025, at approximately 8:37 AM, a traffic accident occurred on southbound Highway 52, near milepost 53, in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota. The incident involved a 2018 Hyundai Sonata, driven by Fidencio Ortiz, 36, of Rochester, which left the roadway and rolled under wet road conditions. The passenger, Joseph Allen Torres, 35, of Wanamingo, Minnesota, along with Ortiz, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester for medical treatment.

The Minnesota State Patrol, Rochester Police and Fire Departments, and Mayo Ambulance responded to the scene. The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing, with additional details anticipated as the case progresses.