Nikola Alan Zifov Injured in New Hartford Township, Minnesota Highway 61 Crash on November 25, 2025

On November 25, 2025, a two-vehicle traffic collision occurred on northbound Highway 61 near mile marker 10 in New Hartford Township, Winona County, Minnesota. According to incident reports, both vehicles were traveling northbound when a collision occurred involving a stopped semi-truck positioned on the right shoulder of the roadway. Road conditions at the time were reported as wet.

Nikola Alan Zifov, 36, of Darien, Minnesota, was identified as the driver of a 2019 Kenworth tractor involved in the crash. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Emplify by Gundersen La Crosse for medical treatment. Another driver involved in the incident also suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities indicated that alcohol was not a factor, and the incident was documented as complete following review by responding agencies.