Saint Paul, MN β A Saint Paul police officer and another driver sustained injuries Tuesday night following a collision that sent one vehicle crashing into a nearby apartment building.
Crash Details
Date & Time:
- Tuesday, February 13, 2025
- Just before 8:30 p.m.
Location:
- Intersection of Westminster Street & Maryland Avenue East
Vehicles Involved:
- Saint Paul Police Department squad car
- Honda CR-V
Injuries Reported:
- The SPPD officer was reported semi-conscious at the scene.
- The officer and the driver of the CR-V were both transported to Regions Hospital.
- Both sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Emergency Response & Investigation
First Responders on Scene:
- Additional Saint Paul officers responded immediately.
- State Troopers assisted in the crash investigation.
- Fire crews inspected the apartment building for potential structural damage.
Road Closure:
- Intersection shut down for investigation.
- Reopened by 10 p.m.
Ongoing Investigation
Who is Investigating?
- Minnesota State Patrol is leading the investigation.
- SPPD has not released further details as of late Tuesday night.
What Authorities Are Looking At:
- Who was at fault in the crash.
- Possible contributing factors, such as road conditions, driver behavior, or mechanical failures.
Whatβs Next?
Awaiting more details from the investigation β SPPD is expected to release additional information once State Patrol completes their findings.
Residents in the apartment building were not reported injured, and further inspections will determine if the building sustained serious damage.
Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
Iβm Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me