On Friday, August 4, at approximately 7:17 p.m., the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to US Highway 2 and County Road 10 East of Mentor for a two-vehicle crash with unknown injuries.
Upon arrival, Deputies learned that a Toyota Tacoma was traveling northbound on County Road 10 driven by Thomas Hoke (23) of Red Lake Falls. Hoke crossed the intersection of US Highway 2. He failed to yield to oncoming traffic and struck a white Cadillac Escalade that was traveling westbound on US Highway 2, driven by Gretchen Rogers (49) of Breezy Point, MN. Both vehicles entered the ditch and sustained heavy damage. All occupants were wearing their seatbelts. Gretchen Rogers was taken by County EMS to Riverview Hospital in Crookston to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Hoke was cited for failing to yield at an intersection. No further information will be released at this time. Assisting agencies include Mentor Fire Department and County EMS.
