MN CRIME Archive
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Man Dies After Motorcycle Crashes Into Water-Filled Ditch
The motorcyclist—who was the sole occupant—was ejected upon impact. Bystanders tried to provide lifesaving aid before first responders arrived, but he was ultimately pronounced dead.
1 Dead, 1 Injured After Crash, Vehicle Fire in Brooklyn Park
When emergency crews arrived, they found a vehicle that had gone off the road and caught fire. Other passing drivers stopped to help and were able to pull both occupants from the burning vehicle.
Howard Lake Driver Charged After Elderly Woman Killed in Crosswalk
Emergency personnel discovered an elderly woman lying unresponsive in the roadway with severe injuries. She was later pronounced dead from blunt-force trauma sustained in the incident.
2 Drivers Killed in Head-On Isanti County Crash
Emergency personnel responded to the crash around 2:06 p.m. near 269th Avenue Northeast and Tucker Trail Northeast in Athens Township.
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck While Crossing Interstate
Authorities say a woman ran across the highway and was struck by an oncoming vehicle in the right lane. The driver stayed at the scene and was not hurt.
Driver Dies at Hospital After Saint Paul Park Crash
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the driver of a 2020 Honda Civic exited the highway and continued through the intersection at the ramp’s end before colliding with a barrier.
Woman Dies After Being Struck by Driver in St. Louis County
St. Louis County emergency crews were dispatched to the 7800 block of Blue Spruce Road in Meadowlands Township just before 7 p.m. for a report that a person had been run over.
Hinckley Man Dead After Pickup Collides with Semi on Snowy Highway
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a pickup truck traveling westbound lost control on the snowy road and slid into the path of an oncoming semi traveling eastbound.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck After Standing in Roadway
The Minnesota State Patrol says the man was struck while another vehicle was attempting to avoid a stalled car on southbound Highway 169 near Old Brickyard Road in Jackson Township.
CHARGES: Drunk Driver Fled After Fatally Striking Pedestrian
The suspect was taken into custody after investigators noted signs of intoxication, including bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and a strong odor of alcohol.
Alcohol Suspected in 2-Vehicle Fatal Crash In Rock County
The driver of a 2023 Ford pickup truck, 47-year-old Grant Ira Crawford, of Jasper, was killed in the collision. Authorities confirmed he was wearing a seat belt.
Bicyclist Fatally Struck by School Bus in Anoka County
Emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of St. Francis Boulevard Northwest and Ambassador Boulevard Northwest shortly after 7:25 a.m.
72-year-old Woman Killed in White Bear Lake Hit-and-Run
A pedestrian died in White Bear Lake late Thursday afternoon after she was struck by a driver who initially fled the scene, officials have confirmed.
Child’s Death Prompts New Charge For Driver in Chisago County Crash
A 2012 Chevrolet Cruze crossed the center line and collided head-on with a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan. Law enforcement identified the driver of the Cruze as Ashlee Rose Klapperick, 36.
Driver Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash in Champlin Early Sunday
Champlin officers were dispatched to the area of Highway 169 and West River Road around 4 a.m. March 23, 2025, after getting reports of a crash.
Burnsville Man Dies After Veering Off I-35E
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the driver of a 2006 Volvo S60 was northbound on the interstate when he veered off the road and entered the right ditch.
Victim Identified in Anoka Fatal Crash; Driver Charged
Officers found a Toyota Sienna minivan in the westbound lane facing east, with its driver, later identified as 37-year-old Zachary Scott Lee Wydella, regaining consciousness.
Fleeing Motorcyclist Dies in Sherburne County Crash
The Minnesota State Patrol said a Sherburne County deputy attempted to stop a motorcyclist for a traffic violation, but the rider fled, eventually crashing into a pickup that was eastbound on Highway 10
1 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured in Anoka Crash
Anoka police, the Anoka-Champlin Fire Department and Allina EMS were dispatched just after 6:30 p.m. to the 1000 block of North Street after reports of a two-vehicle collision.
Delivery Driver Charged in Fatal Bloomington Crash
The van’s driver, identified as 38-year-old Kyle Adam Hoctor, of Eagan, told police he had just completed a delivery and was attempting a left turn followed by a U-turn when the crash occurred.