Stewart man injured in two-vehicle crash

Jeffrey Skala, 34, of Stewart, was injured in a two-vehicle, rear-end accident on Highway 212 in Stewart late Monday afternoon.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Skala was eastbound on Highway 212 in a 2005 Ford pickup and had slowed to make a left turn when his vehicle was rear-ended by a 2007 Jeep Wagon driven by Rickey Holcomb, 31, of  Waconia.
Skala was taken by the Buffalo Lake Ambulance to the Glencoe hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Holcomb was not injured.
Both drivers were wearing seat belts, and alcohol was not a factor in the accident, according to the State Patrol. Both vehicles had moderate damage and were towed from the scene.
Assisting at the accident were the McLeod County Sheriff’s Office and Stewart Fire and Rescue.