Rochester man injured in single-vehicle crash

(ABC 6 News) – A Rochester man suffered injuries in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning.

The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 5900 block of 13th Ave. NW around 1:30 a.m., Lt. Lee Rossman said.

Scott Tukua, age 40, was driving northbound on 18th Avenue NW when he suffered a "medical reaction" and went east off the road, into a ditch, and hit a tree in a nearby residence’s backyard.

According to Rossman, Tukua was unresponsive but alive when deputies arrived, and was taken to St Marys for medical aid.

No charges have been filed, Rossman said.