MINNEAPOLIS, MN — A late Friday crash involving a Minnesota State Patrol vehicle drew a heavy police and fire response to south Minneapolis. The scene was at West 46th Street and Aldrich Avenue South around 10:45 p.m.
WCCO reported seeing the patrol car and a heavily damaged vehicle at the intersection. A trooper was taken to an ambulance after firefighters worked to get him out of the state patrol vehicle.
Trooper Hurt In Crash
A law enforcement officer told WCCO the trooper suffered a shoulder injury and cuts. The officer said the trooper was otherwise OK.
No other injuries were mentioned in the report. The available details did not say what led to the crash.
Large Scene At Intersection
More than a dozen law enforcement personnel were at the intersection after the crash. Officers from the Minneapolis Police Department and the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office were among those at the scene.
Several emergency vehicles also responded. The presence remained visible late Friday as crews handled the aftermath.
What Was Reported
The report was based on what WCCO saw at the scene and what a law enforcement officer said about the trooper’s condition. No further update on the trooper’s recovery was included in the source.
The cause of the apparent crash was not stated. The source also did not say whether any citations or charges were issued.
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