Sean Duane Kivisto Injured in Interstate 35 Collision Near Sandstone, Minnesota on January 2, 2026

On the morning of January 2, 2026, a two-vehicle traffic collision occurred on northbound Interstate 35 near milepost 192 in Sandstone Township, Pine County. The incident involved a 2026 Kia K5 and a 2015 Volkswagen Passat traveling in the same direction under dry road conditions. According to the incident report, the Kia had come to a stop in the right lane of traffic when it was struck from behind by the Volkswagen.

The driver of the Kia K5, Sean Duane Kivisto, a 31-year-old male from Banning, Minnesota, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Essentia Sandstone for medical treatment. The driver of the Volkswagen Passat was not injured. Emergency response was provided by the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, Sandstone Fire, and Essentia Ambulance services. Authorities indicated no alcohol involvement, and the incident report was finalized later that afternoon.