
Minnesota Highway Horror: Cars Crash into Escaped Cows – Farmer Charged
When you own livestock in Minnesota, part of the responsibility of keeping animals is ensuring they remain in a fenced area. This is crucial for both the safety of the animals and the public.
If livestock is not properly enclosed or if they escape, the owner can be held responsible for any damage caused, and in some cases, even face criminal charges.
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Loose Cows Lead to Highway Accidents in Minnesota
That's exactly what happened near Mankato last summer when three cows wandered onto Highway 14, causing a series of accidents. The incident resulted in two injured people and three dead cows.
Minnesota Owner Faces Criminal Charges
According to MNCrime.com, 46-year-old Aaron Duane Lambrech, the owner of the cows, has now been charged with five misdemeanors, including animal mistreatment and public nuisance.

Authorities report that this isn’t the first time they've dealt with Lambrech and his livestock. The Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office has visited his property over 20 times due to incidents involving escaped animals.
Multiple Vehicles Involved in Cow Crash in Minnesota
The July 24, 2024, incident involved three vehicles, each of which had separate collisions with the cows. One driver suffered a broken leg and back fracture when their car flipped over.
The other two cars veered into the ditch after striking the cows. One driver was treated at the hospital for cuts and glass in their eyes, while the third driver was unharmed.
In the end, this wasn’t Lambrech’s first rodeo with runaway cows, but it might be the one that lands him in real legal trouble. Let this be a lesson, keep your herd in check, or you could find yourself in a real udder mess!
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