A fatal car accident claimed the life of a driver in Brooklyn Park on the morning of Halloween. The accident, which occurred at the intersection of Green Haven Dr. and County Road 81, was initially reported by a witness to the dispatch team around 8:25 am. As reported by the Brooklyn Park Police Department, the vehicle was found flipped over and submerged in water, creating a harrowing scene for the first responders.

Despite the urgency and rigor of the rescue efforts, the driver, who was the sole occupant of the car, could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the site by the North Memorial Paramedics, as per the Brooklyn Park Police Department. The details regarding the identity and cause of death of the driver are to be released by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner following a routine procedure.

The investigation into the cause of the crash involved multiple agencies including the Hennepin County Crime Lab, Hennepin County Water Patrol, and the MN State Patrol, all agencies have collaborated with the Brooklyn Park PD to understand the full scope of the accident, the investigation, which is still ongoing hopes to provide clarity on how such a tragic event occurred.