2 injured in rear-end collision

Two people were injured Wednesday evening after their vehicle was reportedly rear-ended east of Conger.

John Ohm, 42, of rural Albert Lea and his son Ethan Ohm, 19, were taken to Mayo Clinic Health System by ambulance, according to reports. John Ohm complained of back injuries, and Ethan Ohm had suspected head injuries.

The Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office stated John Ohm was driving a Ford Explorer westbound on 180th Street at 8:06 p.m. Wednesday and passed a Buick driven by Mason White, 18, of rural Albert Lea, that was on the side of the road.

Shortly later, the Buick pulled back out into the westbound lane of traffic behind the Explorer. John Ohm started slowing down to turn north onto 680th Avenue when the Buick reportedly struck him from behind.

White reportedly told authorities that prior to the crash he had pulled over because his vehicle was “not acting right.”

He also reportedly stated he thought his vehicle was doing fine when he pulled back out into the lane and that he had attempted to slow down but didn’t know whether he hit the gas or the brake pedal.

He was cited for failing to drive with due care. 

 

Ranger stolen

A 2015 white and orange Ranger with street tires was reported stolen at 11:57 a.m. Wednesday at 75079 240th St., Albert Lea. The theft reportedly took place overnight.

 

1 cited for underage alcohol possession

Deputies cited Melody Rain Most, 18, for speed and minor in possession of alcohol after a traffic stop at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Freeborn County Road 46 and 890th Avenue. A juvenile was warned for possession of a vape cartridge containing THC.