An early morning crash on Interstate 494 near Highway 100 in Bloomington was classified as fatal, authorities said Saturday. Troopers arrived just before 4:20 a.m. to find two SUVs and a semi truck involved in the wreck in the westbound lanes. The Minnesota State Patrol did not immediately say how many people were killed or release the names of those involved.
What officials say
According to WCCO, the two SUVs were a Honda CR-V and a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Both were headed west on I-494 near Highway 100 when they collided just before 4:20 a.m., the State Patrol said. A semi later struck the Jeep. The patrol classified the crash as fatal and said four people were involved, including a driver in each vehicle and a passenger in the CR-V.
Where it happened
The collision unfolded in the westbound lanes of I-494 near the Highway 100 interchange, a busy stretch of freeway that carries both daily commuters and heavy commercial traffic across the south metro. Emergency crews remained on scene for hours while troopers investigated and cleared wreckage.
Why this stretch matters
According to MnDOT, the agency has been working on the I-494 corridor, including bridge removals and other projects, as part of long-term improvements aimed at reducing crashes and improving traffic flow. The Minnesota State Patrol classified Saturday's collision as fatal and is expected to release more information Sunday night, according to WCCO.
What’s next
Troopers continue to investigate the crash, and no names or possible causes had been released as of Saturday. Hoodline will update this story when the State Patrol posts its official report.
