St. Francis (Anoka County) — Tragic Collision Claims Young Bicyclist’s Life
In a incident on Friday morning, March 28, 2025, a 20-year-old man was fatally struck by a school bus in St. Francis, Anoka County. The collision occurred at approximately 7:25 a.m. at the intersection of St. Francis Boulevard Northwest (Highway 47) and Ambassador Boulevard Northwest.
Details of the Incident
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the school bus was eastbound on Ambassador Boulevard when it made a complete stop before attempting a southbound turn onto St. Francis Boulevard. During this maneuver, the bus collided with Brady Gerald Ausland, who was riding his electric bicycle northbound without stopping at the crosswalk stop sign. Ausland, wearing a helmet at the time, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Individuals Involved
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Brady Gerald Ausland: A resident of Oak Grove, Minnesota, Ausland was a 20-year-old e-bike rider who tragically lost his life in the collision.
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Shelina Marie Hansen: The 42-year-old bus driver from Cedar, Minnesota, was the sole occupant of the bus during the incident. She was placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
Official Statements
St. Francis Area Schools expressed deep sorrow over the incident, stating, “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and are fully cooperating with local and state law enforcement agencies in the investigation of this accident.”
Ongoing Investigation
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Minnesota State Patrol and the St. Francis Police Department, is conducting an active investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Preliminary reports indicate that alcohol was not a factor, and no students were aboard the bus at the time of the incident.
Did You Know?
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Anoka County is the fourth-most populous county in Minnesota, with a population of 363,887 as of the 2020 census.
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St. Francis Boulevard Northwest (Highway 47) has been identified by the Minnesota Department of Transportation as needing long-term safety improvements, with construction anticipated in 2028 or 2029.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.