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16-year-old driving motorcycle seriously hurt in Woodbury crash
By Cory Knudsen at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
A teenager is seriously injured after a motorcycle crash in Woodbury on Wednesday afternoon.
Minnesota State Patrol said that just after 4 p.m., vehicles were going east on Interstate 94 when traffic stopped at Woodbury Drive.
A Hyundai Palisade veered to the left to avoid a collision, and ...
Key takeaway Minnesota State Patrol said that just after 4 p.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The serious injury of a 16-year-old motorcycle driver in Woodbury raises concerns about the safety of young motorcyclists on Twin Cities roads. This incident occurred on a major highway, Interstate 94, where traffic congestion and lane changes can be particularly hazardous. The fact that the motorcycle was lane splitting, a maneuver that can be risky even for experienced riders, adds to the complexity of the situation. As the community awaits updates on the teenager's condition, it is worth noting that Minnesota law requires motorcycle operators to be at least 16 years old and complete a safety course, but this crash may prompt further discussion about the adequacy of these safeguards. The incident may also lead to increased scrutiny of driving habits on local highways, particularly during peak traffic hours when the risk of accidents is higher.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A teenager is seriously injured after a motorcycle crash in Woodbury on Wednesday afternoon.
Minnesota State Patrol said that just after 4 p.m., vehicles were going east on Interstate 94 when traffic stopped at Woodbury Drive.
A Hyundai Palisade veered to the left to avoid a collision, and ...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 16, 2026 by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) and curated for The Minneapolis readers.
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