MN Teen Dies After Crashing into Light Pole at Intersection

Minnetonka, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota teenage boy lost his life in a crash on Sunday night.

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Preliminary information released by the State Patrol says one vehicle was involved in the fatality. The teen was the lone occupant.

The deadly crash occurred shortly after 10:45 Sunday night in the Minneapolis suburb of Minnetonka.

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17-Year-Old Minnesota Boy Killed After Crashing into Light Pole at Minnetonka Intersection

He was driving an SUV east on Hwy. 7 when the vehicle left the road and struck a light pole at the intersection with Hennepin County Rd. 101, according to the state crash report.

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Authorities are describing the driver as a 17-year-old boy from Corcoran, MN.

Officials plan to release his name and more information regarding his death on Monday afternoon.

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