Accidents that occured in Minnesota or impacted Minnesota residents.
A two-vehicle collision at an intersection in Houston County sent two people to the hospital Sunday night. The operator of the motorcycle, identified as 64-year-old Robert John Mach of La Crescent, and the rider, identified as 64-year-old Mary Erickson Mach of La Crescent, were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of what are being described as non-life-threatening injuries.
Wrong-way driver suspected to have caused a fiery fatal crash on I-94 in Afton, MN. Pick-up truck collided head-on with a FedEx semi truck. FedEx driver rescued with non-life-threatening injuries. I-94 east remains closed.
A speeding driver hit another vehicle in south Minneapolis, killing five young women. The victims were inseparable and had a bright future ahead of them. The community is grieving and seeking justice for the girls.
A fatal crash involving a semi-truck and a car occurred last night in Pipestone, Minnesota. The collision resulted in the death of a 39-year-old man from Yankton, South Dakota. The State Patrol is investigating the incident.
A semi-trailer carrying 50 pigs overturned on I-694 in Little Canada, causing delays for Twin Cities drivers. Some of the pigs died, and those that did survive made their way onto the interstate. No people were hurt in the crash.
A 20 year old woman from Inver Grove Heights and an infant were killed in a one-vehicle crash on Highway 60 near St. James. The driver lost control of the vehicle and went into the median. The crash is currently under investigation.
A police chase of a stolen vehicle tied to several armed robberies ended in a crash in north Minneapolis, injuring eight people. The driver of the stolen KIA fled officers and crashed into a blue SUV, which then hit a Metro Transit bus shelter. Six juveniles were arrested after trying to flee on foot.
A crash involving alcohol killed Edward Jack Larson in Lauderdale, MN. Larson was driving a 2004 Jaguar XJ8 at a high rate of speed when he struck a concrete barrier and was ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A train carrying hazardous materials has derailed in Minnesota, but there are no leaks and no injuries reported. This is the second time within two months that a train carrying hazardous materials has derailed in Minnesota.
An elderly man was struck and killed by a driver in South St. Paul early Tuesday. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with police.