School Bus Crash east of Fisher

October 22, 2026

Date: 10/22/2026

From: Polk County Sheriff’s Office

Re: 26-000962 School Bus Crash

On 10/22/2026, at approximately 0805 hours, the Polk County Sheriff's Office received a report of a two-vehicle crash involving a school bus near the intersection of County Road 61 and 340th Ave SW, east of Fisher, MN.

Upon arrival, Polk County Deputies located a 2000 White Freightliner Conventional operated by Simplot and a Fisher School bus in a field approach. Both vehicles sustained substantial damage but were not disabled. Students were present on the school bus at the time of the crash. The 2000 White Freightliner Conventional was driven by 81-year-old Herbert Hasz of Grand Forks, ND. The school bus was driven by 52-year-old Traci Gilbertson of Crookston, MN. There were no reported injuries.

Fisher School officials have notified all parents of students that were involved.

The Minnesota State Patrol assisted with the crash.

The crash remains under investigation. No further information will be released at this time.