State Patrol Says Driver Had Been Consuming Alcohol Prior To Friday Morning Crash

A Climax area man was injured in a single vehicle accident early Friday in Polk County.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Dylan Tyler Johnson (24) was injured when the southbound 2010 Ford Taurus he was driving crashed on Highway 75 at 220th Avenue in Roome Township. Johnson was taken to Essentia ER and treated for injuries troopers at the scene described as non-life threatening.

Officials say he was wearing a seat-belt at the time of the crash reported just after 1am.

Authorities say alcohol was involved.