Motorist Arrested After Fleeing Scene of Fatal Crash at Twin Cities Intersection

Andover, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities in the Twin Cities say a motorist accused of fleeing the scene of a fatal crash is in custody. 

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A news release issued by the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday night says first responders were dispatched to the crash around 5:45 Friday evening. 

The deadly incident occurred at the intersection of 165th Ave Northwest and 7th Ave Northwest in Andover. 

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The fatality was one of at least three reported in Minnesota on Friday. A crash on I-90 in Winona County claimed two lives and a southern Minnesota man lost his life in a Rice County crash.

Woman Killed, Man Arrested Following Crash at Intersection in Andover, MN

The preliminary crash investigation indicates a pick-up heading west on 165th Ave. struck a southbound SUV that was on 7th Ave., the news release says. 

Authorities say the pick-up driver then fled the scene. The news release identifies SUV driver as 74-year-old Alice Marie Stack of Andover. 

She was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead, according to the news release. 

Law enforcement says the pick-up driver was located shortly after the deadly crash and taken to the Anoka County Jail. He is identified 48-year-old Kenneth Johnson of Andover.

The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office, Minnesota State Patrol and Anoka County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the deadly collision.