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Teen bicyclist seriously injured in crash with pickup truck in Becker County
By Marcus Chen
Bicyclist fighting for his life after crash with SUV in Hutchinson, state patrol says
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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A southeastern Minnesota man is fighting for his life after he was hit by an SUV while bicycling Wednesday afternoon.
The Details
The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened just before 1 p.m. on Highway 7 and School Road in Hutchinson, about 60 miles west of Minneapolis.
The driver of the SUV, a 27-year-old Brownton woman, struck the man while she was turning eastbound onto the highway, the state patrol says.
The bicyclist, 61-year-old Mark Francis Pedretti, of Wanamingo, suffered life-threatening injuries and is being treated at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.
The SUV driver wasn't hurt, says the state patrol, and alcohol didn't play a role in the crash, which is still under investigation.
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Thursday, November 12, 2026
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