Speeding Driver Kills Woman and Critically Wounds Man in Robbinsdale Crash
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: July 11, 2023
One person killed, one person critically injured
In a devastating incident, a speeding driver crashed into a minivan in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, resulting in the death of a 34-year-old woman and critical injuries to her husband. The tragic accident occurred when the driver attempted to evade a ticket, according to local police.
The incident began around 8:15 p.m. on Saturday night when an officer spotted a white Tesla traveling at 55 mph on a road with a speed limit of 30 mph.
The officer initiated pursuit by activating lights and sirens but eventually terminated it just blocks away from where the crash occurred. The suspect vehicle crossed 36th Avenue North at a very high rate of speed, striking a vehicle traveling on 36th.
The suspect was estimated to be driving between 70 and 90 mph when he collided with an unsuspecting couple's car. Sadly, the impact claimed the life of the woman while her husband was rushed to hospital in critical condition. To support funeral costs for the deceased woman, medical expenses for her husband's treatment, and care for their two children, an online fundraiser has been launched.
The suspect survived with non-life-threatening injuries and is currently being held under probable cause for criminal vehicular operation charges. Captain Elder expressed disbelief that such tragedy could result from someone trying to avoid receiving only a speeding ticket: "It's mindboggling... It is so senseless and so tragic."
Captain Elder defended both initiating and terminating pursuit by stating that there was valid probable cause initially but emphasized that officers made swift decisions regarding public safety during this incident.
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Tags: Fatality, Critical Condition, Minnesota, Fatal, Crash, Speeding, Minivan, Tesla, Robbinsdale
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- 34-year-old woman
- Vehicles:
- Tesla, minivan
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Minnesota
- City:
- Robbinsdale
- Location:
- 42nd Avenue North near Highway 100
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-07-09
- Time of Incident:
- 8:15 p.m.
42nd Avenue North near Highway 100
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