Teen Driver Injured In Semi Collision

A teen driver was injured in an accident involving a semi over the weekend in Polk County. 

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the 16 year old male was southbound on Highway 9 in Reis Township when the 2006 Toyota he was driving collided with a northbound 2012 Mack Semi. The driver of the Toyota was taken to Crookston Emergency Room. No word on the extent of his injuries. His name has not been released. 

The driver of the semi, Rodney John Cieklinski, (59) of Strandquist suffered no apparent injury. Both drivers were wearing seat-belts at the time of the accident reported just before 5:30pm Saturday.