Fatal Wrong-Way Crash on I-94 in Stearns County Claims Life
STEARNS CO., Minn. — A fatal wrong-way crash occurred early this morning on Interstate 94 near the Fuller Rest Area in Stearns County, Minnesota.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash happened around 1:40 a.m. when a 57-year-old man from Calgary, Canada, driving an SUV eastbound collided with a westbound motorcycle operated by a 24-year-old man from Wahpeton, North Dakota. The motorcycle then struck an additional vehicle driven by a 65-year-old man from Watkins, Minnesota, who had a 66-year-old woman from Watkins as a passenger.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the deceased involved in the incident. Further information regarding the crash is expected to be available on Tuesday.
Emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
This incident caused lane closures as the scene was cleared and an investigation commenced. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.