Tordenskjold Township, MN — October 25, 2025, Jammie Niemeyer and one other person were injured due to a truck accident at approximately 3:15 p.m. along S.H. 210.

According to authorities, 49-year-old Jammie Niemeyer was traveling in an eastbound Ford F-150 pickup truck and a 46-year-old man was traveling in a westbound Cascadia 18-wheeler on S.H. 210 in the vicinity of the 37 mile marker when the accident took place.

Details surrounding the accident remain scarce. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a collision occurred between the pickup and the 18-wheeler.

Both Niemeyer and the man from the semi reportedly sustained non-life-threatening injuries over the course of the accident; however, only Niemeyer required transport to local medical facilities by EMS in order to receive treatment.

Additional information pertaining to this incident is not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a pickup and an 18-wheeler collide while traveling in opposite directions on a rural highway, the central legal question is which vehicle left its lane or made a movement that caused the two to intersect. With injuries on both sides and little confirmed about how the crash unfolded, investigators need to focus on reconstructing lane positions, speed, and possible evasive actions leading up to the impact.

At this point, we don’t know whether the pickup or the semi initiated the sequence. Did one vehicle drift across the center line? Was a passing maneuver attempted? Did road conditions—like wind, pavement edge drop-off, or glare—play a role? These are exactly the kinds of questions that crash scene mapping, ECM data from the semi, and dash cam footage (if available) can help answer.

It’s also important to consider whether driver distraction or fatigue may have contributed, particularly on a two-lane highway where even a momentary lapse can result in an oncoming collision. For the commercial driver, records such as hours-of-service logs, dispatch schedules, and prior safety violations should all be reviewed to determine whether he was in a safe position to operate the truck at that time.

Even though the injuries were not life-threatening, a crash between a personal vehicle and a commercial rig always raises concerns about equipment maintenance, driver decision-making, and whether both parties had a fair opportunity to avoid the collision. The final assessment will depend on evidence—not assumptions—about who crossed the center line, why, and whether anything could have been done differently to prevent it.

Key Takeaways:

• The core issue is which vehicle left its lane or failed to maintain a safe path on a two-way highway.
• ECM data and crash scene evidence will be crucial in determining the point of impact and timing.
• Driver fatigue, distraction, or misjudgment could have played a role and should be investigated through logs and records.
• Even in non-fatal crashes, fault can hinge on momentary decisions and vehicle behavior seconds before impact.
• A full reconstruction is necessary before responsibility can be assigned.