{"id":25269,"date":"2026-04-12T06:38:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T11:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=25269"},"modified":"2026-04-12T06:38:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T11:38:49","slug":"eden-prairie-fatal-on-hwy-212-after-wrong-way-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/eden-prairie-fatal-on-hwy-212-after-wrong-way-crash\/","title":{"rendered":"Eden Prairie Fatal on Hwy 212 After Wrong-Way Crash"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eden Prairie, Hennepin County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A wrong-way crash on Highway 212 in Eden Prairie left one man dead and another driver injured Saturday night.<\/p>\n

The crash happened at about 7:51 p.m. on April 11, 2026. It happened in the westbound lanes of Highway 212 at Valley View Road.<\/p>\n

What Happened<\/h2>\n

Authorities said a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado was driving the wrong way on the highway. The pickup was going eastbound in the westbound lanes.<\/p>\n

The truck then hit a 2014 Volkswagen Passat head-on in the left lane. The road was dry at the time of the crash.<\/p>\n

The Chevrolet driver was identified as Amanda Lyn Merriman, 50, of Victoria. She suffered injuries described as non-life-threatening. She was taken to HCMC<\/a> for treatment.<\/p>\n

The Volkswagen driver was identified as Bohdan Antoniuk, 69, of Hopkins. He died from injuries suffered in the crash. His case was turned over to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Driver and Vehicle Details<\/h2>\n

Officials said airbags deployed in both vehicles. Both drivers were wearing seat belts.<\/p>\n

Alcohol was suspected in the Chevrolet crash investigation. Alcohol was not suspected for Antoniuk, according to the report.<\/p>\n

The Chevrolet Colorado had one occupant. The Volkswagen Passat also had one occupant.<\/p>\n

Emergency Response<\/h2>\n

Agencies responding included Hennepin EMS<\/a>, Eden Prairie Fire<\/a>, Eden Prairie Police<\/a>, and MnDOT<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The report listed the case as fatal. It was last updated early Sunday, April 12, 2026. The case reference number is ICR 26504045.<\/p>\n

This is a developing public record story. More details may be released later by state and local agencies.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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