Minneapolis Police are investigating a fatal, two vehicle crash.

Minneapolis Police Department

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Minneapolis Police are investigating a fatal, two vehicle crash.

August 4, 2024 (Minneapolis): On August 3, 2024, at approximately 10:40 p.m., officers from the 4th Precinct responded to a two-vehicle head-on crash with injuries at the intersection of Lowry Ave N and James Ave N. Preliminary information indicates that the driver of a Dodge Journey crossed over the center line of Lowry Ave N and struck an oncoming Dodge Durango head-on.  After the crash, the driver of the Journey appears to be assaulted by an unknown passenger from the Durango.   

The 31-year-old driver of the Durango and a 14-year-old female passenger were transported to North Memorial Health.  Despite all lifesaving efforts, the 31-year-old woman died at the hospital. A third unidentified woman passenger did not talk with police.

The 34-year-old driver of the Journey was transported to North Memorial Health for evaluation of apparent non-life-threatening injuries.  He was later booked for suspected DWI and criminal vehicular homicide. 

Investigators from the Minneapolis Traffic Division and MPD Forensic Scientists responded to process the scene and collect evidence.

The GO number is 24-217588.

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

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8-4-2024 MR 24-217588 - Minneapolis Police are investigating a fatal, two vehicle crash. Lowry Av N at Logan Av N.pdf


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