State Patrol: Driver got 'distracted,' rolled semi, injuring 7-year-old

A 7-year-old girl suffered non-life threatening injuries in a crash Saturday near Red Wing, Minnesota.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Volvo semi tractor and trailer was heading south on Highway 61 when the driver "became distracted," lost control and rolled the semi.

The driver's 7-year-old passenger was transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver and passenger are both from Brandon, Florida.

Authorities say alcohol was not a factor in the crash. Both were wearing seat belts.

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