William Wallace Nigbur Injured in Highway 52 Rear-End Collision in Rochester, Minnesota on January 3, 2026

On the evening of January 3, 2026, a two-vehicle collision occurred on northbound Highway 52 at 41st Street in Rochester, Olmsted County. The incident took place under dry road conditions and involved a 2009 Mazda 6 and a 2006 Kia Sedona traveling in the same direction. According to the report, the Mazda was stopped in the middle lane of traffic when it was struck from behind by the Kia.

The driver of the Mazda, William Wallace Nigbur, a 20-year-old Rochester resident, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Saint Mary’s Hospital for treatment. A passenger in the Mazda was not injured. The driver of the Kia Sedona also reported no injuries. Rochester Police and Mayo Clinic Ambulance responded to the scene, and authorities noted no alcohol involvement. The incident report was completed later that evening.