Freeborn Man Injured in One Vehicle Accident Christmas Eve in Wells

A Freeborn County man was hurt in a one vehicle crash on Christmas Eve in Faribault County.

The State Patrol says it happened just before 9:30pm on Highway 22 in Wells.

The crash report states that 78 year old Buane Becker of Freeborn was driving a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee on Highway 22 when he hit a parked and unoccupied 2012 Cadillac CTS near the intersection of 4th Street SW.

The crash left Becker with what are described as non life threatening injuries.  He was transported to United Hospital District in Blue Earth for treatment.

The Minnesota State Patrol says alcohol was a factor in the accident.

The Faribault County Sheriff’s Office, Wells Police Department and Wells Fire and Ambulance assisted at the scene.