MINNEAPOLIS, MN — I-94 westbound in Minneapolis reopened after a person fell out of a car early Wednesday and was struck by several vehicles, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The freeway was shut down for hours while investigators worked the scene near Highway 65 and I-35W.
Closure Near Highway 65
State patrol officials said the closure affected westbound I-94 in the area where it meets Highway 65 and I-35W. Traffic was held up until authorities finished their work and the roadway could be cleared.
The incident reporting website for the Minnesota State Patrol first listed the event as a fatal crash. That status was later changed to a fatal incident.
Victim Identified By Patrol
By Friday, the victim had been identified as 61-year-old Sonja Shevell Brown of Minneapolis. The patrol did not release additional details about how Brown fell from the vehicle or the number of cars involved.
Scene Cleared After Investigation
The westbound lanes reopened after investigators completed their work at the location. No further information was included in the source about the cause of the incident or whether any charges were expected.
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