Minnesota Road Rage: Deadly Twin Cities Crash
- A fatal incident in Golden Valley resulted in a woman being charged with criminal vehicular manslaughter after a man died late Friday, according to police.
- Assistant Police Chief Rudy Perez stated that while initial reports suggested a road rage incident, the individuals involved knew each other.
- Perez said the man then exited the vehicle and was struck by the suspect's car.
A man died in Golden Valley, leading to a woman’s arrest for criminal vehicular manslaughter after a tragic crash on Hwy. 100 near Duluth Street. Initial reports pointed toward road rage; though, authorities have as revealed the individuals knew one another, suggesting a complex sequence of events. News Directory 3 reports that the victim exited his vehicle after erratic driving, and was then struck by the suspect’s car. The inquiry continues as officials await toxicology reports, which could reveal crucial details about this deadly incident. Discover what’s next as we get more facts.
Golden Valley Crash: Woman Charged in Fatal Vehicular Manslaughter
Updated June 01, 2025
A fatal incident in Golden Valley resulted in a woman being charged with criminal vehicular manslaughter after a man died late Friday, according to police. The Golden Valley Police Department responded to the scene around 11:50 p.m. near Hwy. 100 and Duluth Street.
Assistant Police Chief Rudy Perez stated that while initial reports suggested a road rage incident, the individuals involved knew each other. The victim was reportedly driving erratically when another occupant in his vehicle attempted to get him to stop.
Perez said the man then exited the vehicle and was struck by the suspect’s car. Emergency responders initially revived the victim, but he later died from his injuries. Other occupants of the vehicles were taken to North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale for evaluation.
The suspect, a woman in her 40s, is now in custody facing charges of criminal vehicular manslaughter. Police have not yet released the names of either the suspect or the victim. Authorities are awaiting toxicology reports as part of the ongoing inquiry into this vehicular manslaughter case.
“It was a very horrific, tragic accident,” he said. “But at the same time, we’ve got to make sure that we don’t leave any stone unturned, because there might be the possibility of people being under the influence.”
What’s next
the investigation is ongoing, pending the results of toxicology reports. Further details will be released as they become available.