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5-year-old girl dead after I-494 rollover crash in Sunfish Lake
By Sabrina-Salguero-kn-62 at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
A 5-year-old girl from Oregon is dead after a vehicle she was riding in drove off the interstate in Sunfish Lake and rolled several times.
State Patrol officials say the girl was riding in a Chevrolet Express Van westbound on I-494 near Pieper Road around 10 a.m. when the van steered off to th...
Key takeaway State Patrol officials say the girl was riding in a Chevrolet Express Van westbound on I-494 near Pieper Road around 10 a.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The fatal crash on I-494 in Sunfish Lake is a stark reminder of the dangers of highway travel, particularly when safety protocols are not followed. The fact that 5-year-old Camila Flores was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident is a tragic detail that underscores the importance of proper restraint in vehicles. As the State Patrol continues to investigate the cause of the crash, local residents will be watching to see if any changes are made to the stretch of I-494 where the accident occurred. The diversion of traffic to Highway 62 during the closure of westbound I-494 also highlights the need for efficient traffic management in the event of accidents on major highways. The impact of this accident will be felt by the community, and it will be important to see how local authorities respond to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A 5-year-old girl from Oregon is dead after a vehicle she was riding in drove off the interstate in Sunfish Lake and rolled several times.
State Patrol officials say the girl was riding in a Chevrolet Express Van westbound on I-494 near Pieper Road around 10 a.m. when the van steered off to th...
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