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Twin Cities family pushes for answers after state patrol says 61-year-old grandmother "fell out" of car
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Ubah Ali , as published by WCCO / CBS News Minnesota (CBS)
· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred early Wednesday morning, and the Minnesota State Patrol reported that the woman was a passenger in a car. A local family is seeking answers after a 61-year-old grandmother was found on the interstate.
A local family is seeking answers after a 61-year-old grandmother was found on the interstate. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning, and the Minnesota State Patrol reported that the woman was a passenger in a car.
The state patrol claims she fell out of the vehicle before being hit by other drivers. The family of the woman, identified as Sonja Brown, is asking for more information about the incident.
Further details about the incident are available from the Minnesota State Patrol and local news sources, including WCCO and CBS News Minnesota.
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Category: local Published: July 3, 2026 Source: WCCO / CBS News Minnesota (CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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