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Fiery crash in Eagan, Minnesota overnight leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
By Allie Johnson at FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
One person is dead after a fiery car crash in Eagan, Minnesota early Monday morning. The driver left exit ramp from I-35E onto Lone Oak Road and went airborne, crashing into a traffic light.
Key takeaway The driver left exit ramp from I-35E onto Lone Oak Road and went airborne, crashing into a traffic light.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The fatal crash in Eagan raises concerns about the safety of exit ramps in the Twin Cities area. The fact that the driver was able to go airborne after leaving the I-35E exit ramp onto Lone Oak Road suggests a potential design or engineering issue. This incident may prompt a review of the ramp's configuration and safety features to prevent similar accidents in the future. Furthermore, the crash highlights the importance of maintaining safe speeds on exit ramps, where drivers are transitioning from high-speed highways to lower-speed roads. As the investigation into the crash continues, local residents will be watching to see if any changes are made to the exit ramp or if additional safety measures are implemented to prevent such tragedies from occurring again. The impact of this crash will be felt in the community, and officials will need to address the safety concerns it has raised.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? One person is dead after a fiery car crash in Eagan, Minnesota early Monday morning. The driver left exit ramp from I-35E onto Lone Oak Road and went airborne, crashing into a traffic light.
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