September 27, 2025 (MINNEAPOLIS) – Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara announced today that Minneapolis Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian. 

At approximately 3:07 p.m., Third Precinct officers responded to a personal injury crash at Franklin Av E and Cedar Av S.  Officers arrived and found a man who had been struck by two vehicles. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Preliminary information indicates the man was crossing Franklin Ave mid-block on foot when he was struck by a white sedan and a bus.  

Both drivers remained on scene and were cooperative with the investigation. 

MPD Traffic Investigators responded to the scene to begin their investigation. 

MPD Forensic Scientists processed the scene and collected evidence.  

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the name of the deceased man along with the official cause and manner of death. 

No arrests have been made, and no citations have been issued. 

9-27-2025 MR 25-278628 Minneapolis Police Investigating Fatal Saturday Afternoon Crash.pdf

Case number: 25-278628 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact MPD by emailing policetips@minneapolismn.gov or calling 612-673-5845 to leave a voicemail. 

Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.CrimeStoppersMN.org. All tips are anonymous, and information leading to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for a financial reward. 

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