A rural Mankato woman was injured when she crashed into a nursing home on Thursday evening.
According to the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 7:23pm, first responders were dispatched to the Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center at 714 South Bend Avenue in South Bend Township for a report that a vehicle crashed into the building.
Initial investigation determined that 72 year old Alice Lenora Laukkonen, of rural Mankato, was driving her 2023 Volkswagen Jetta northbound on County Road 33 when the vehicle left the roadway and struck the west side of the building.
One resident of Hillcrest sustained minor injuries and was transported to MCHS for treatment. Deputies detected impairment and processed her for DWI. The investigation is continuing and charges are pending the results of the chemical test.
South Bend Fire, Mankato DPS Police and Fire and Mayo Ambulance assisted at the scene.
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