2 Children Hurt in Suspected Drunk Driving Crash in Steele County
Summary
Dui Crash Ellendale Minnesota in Ellendale, Minnesota: A T‑bone collision occurred around 7:25 p.m. on Highway 30, about five miles west of Ellendale, Minnesota, involving a car traveling west and a southbound SUV that crossed the intersection. The driver of the SUV, 26‑year‑old Brett Kubiatowicz of Geneva, was not injured and alcohol use is suspected. Four occupants of the car—driver Zakeria Newman (31), passenger Morgan Newman (31), a 4‑year‑old boy and a 6‑year‑old girl—suffered non‑life‑threatening injuries; the adults and the 6‑year‑old were transported by ambulance to Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in Owatonna, while the boy was treated at the scene. The incident is under investigation by State Patrol.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zakeria Newman | Passenger | Injured |
| Morgan Newman | Passenger | Injured |
| Brett Kubiatowicz | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
2 Children Hurt in Suspected Drunk Driving Crash in Steele County