Ella Dewall hurt in single-vehicle rollover accident on County Road 16

Kia Soul rolled into ditch after leaving roadway near Township Road 201

January 13, 2026 | Nilsen, MN

A rollover crash on Jan. 13 along County Road 16 in Nilsen Township sent two 18-year-old women from Richville to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, as reported by the Minnesota State Patrol.

Ella Catlaya Dewall, 18, of Richville, a passenger in a 2015 Kia Soul, sustained injuries in a rollover crash at County Road 16 and Township Road 201 in Nilsen Township.

What Happened in the Crash?

The incident unfolded at 6:51 a.m. when a 2015 Kia Soul, heading eastbound, veered off the road near Township Road 201 due to snowy and icy conditions. The vehicle rolled over and landed in a ditch, with airbags deploying upon the crash.

• Date and Time: Jan. 13, 6:51 a.m.
• Location: County Road 16 at Township Road 201, Nilsen Township, MN
• Vehicle Involved: 2015 Kia Soul
• Occupants: Driver, 18-year-old female from Richville, name withheld, and passenger Ella Catlaya Dewall, 18, Richville
• Safety Measures: Both wore seatbelts, and airbags deployed
• Injuries: Non-life-threatening for both, and transported to St. Francis Hospital
• Contributing Factors: Snow and ice on the roadway, and no alcohol involvement
• Responders: Minnesota State Patrol, Breckenridge Police, Wilkin County Sheriff's Office, St. Francis Ambulance

Why Do These Accidents Happen?

Road conditions like snow and ice often play a critical role in winter crashes, especially in rural areas. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), adverse weather contributes to a significant portion of roadway incidents.

Data highlights the need for cautious driving in poor weather, with over 36,000 annual fatalities and 1.9 million injuries nationwide from motor vehicle crashes.

Legal Insights

In cases such as this involving rollover crashes due to weather, thorough investigations are essential to determine liability and support recovery for those affected.

“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, managing partner with Bond Legal.

“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” Bond added.

Key takeaways from legal analysis:

• Weather-related crashes require detailed scene analysis, including skid marks and vehicle dynamics.
• Victims may pursue claims for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
• Insurance processes can be complex, and professional guidance ensures fair compensation.

Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal, noted:

“Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.”

“Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” he added.

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