A midday crash on northbound Highway 169 in Edina left one person dead Sunday, according to law enforcement. The Minnesota State Patrol said the collision happened around 12:40 p.m. near the Highway 62 interchange. Troopers reported that the driver, who was the only person in the vehicle, died at the scene and that the investigation is ongoing.
What troopers say
According to KSTP, State Patrol officials said troopers responded to the northbound lanes of Hwy. 169 near Hwy. 62 and confirmed the driver's death at about 12:40 p.m. The report notes that the driver was the only occupant and that investigators remained on scene into the afternoon. Authorities have not released the driver's name or said whether speed, impairment, or another vehicle played a role in the crash.
Corridor context
The stretch of Hwy. 169 through the southwest metro has been the focus of recent repair and safety work. The Minnesota Department of Transportation details improvements between Hwy. 62 and Hwy. 55 that replaced aging bridges and rebuilt lanes to improve safety. Local reporting has also tracked other deadly collisions on U.S. 169 this year, highlighting long-standing safety concerns along the corridor. See this four-fatality head-on crash for recent context.
The Minnesota State Patrol continues its investigation, and anyone with information or relevant dash-camera video can consult the Minnesota State Patrol. This story will be updated if troopers or city officials release additional details.
