Mark Allen Johnson Injured in Motorcycle-Horse Buggy Collision on Highway 32

On June 6, 2025, at 5:22 PM, a traffic incident occurred on Highway 32 near 450th Street SW in Fertile, Garfield Township, Polk County, Minnesota. A 2023 Yamaha XTZ690 motorcycle, operated by Mark Allen Johnson, 52, of Mentor, Minnesota, was traveling northbound when it encountered a southbound horse-drawn buggy driven by Ernest Graber, 20. The buggy crossed the center line, forcing the motorcycle to swerve and subsequently tip over, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries to Johnson. He was transported to Crookston Hospital for medical attention, while Graber reported no injuries. The incident took place under dry road conditions, with the Polk County Sheriff's Office assisting at the scene.