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Former Tinucci’s co-owner gets probation for crashing into bicyclist with company car
By Kyle Brown at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 7, 2026
· 2 min read
The former owner of a Newport restaurant will avoid prison time after he pleaded guilty to hitting a bicyclist with a catering vehicle and leaving the scene.
Mark Thomas Tinucci Sr., 70, pleaded guilty in April to criminal vehicular operation in connection with the Aug. 16 crash near Tinucci’s...
Key takeaway , 70, pleaded guilty in April to criminal vehicular operation in connection with the Aug.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The sentencing of Mark Thomas Tinucci Sr. to supervised probation for crashing into a bicyclist with a company car raises concerns about road safety in the Minneapolis area. The fact that the incident occurred near a major intersection, such as the Interstate 494 overpass, highlights the need for increased awareness and caution among drivers. The severe injuries sustained by the cyclist, including a brain bleed and multiple broken bones, demonstrate the devastating consequences of reckless driving. As the city continues to promote cycling as a mode of transportation, incidents like this underscore the importance of holding drivers accountable for their actions. The community will be watching to see how this case impacts efforts to improve road safety and protect vulnerable users, such as bicyclists. The lack of prison time for Tinucci may also spark debate about the effectiveness of the justice system in addressing traffic crimes.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The former owner of a Newport restaurant will avoid prison time after he pleaded guilty to hitting a bicyclist with a catering vehicle and leaving the scene.
Mark Thomas Tinucci Sr., 70, pleaded guilty in April to criminal vehicular operation in connection with the Aug. 16 crash near Tinucci’s...
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