Intersection Reopens, Search Continues for Driver Who Allegedly Fled Serious Crash

Originally posted: September 29th at 10:25 a.m.
Updated: September 29th at 5:15 p.m.

(KNSI) — St. Cloud police say the driver of an SUV who allegedly caused a crash and then fled the scene is still on the loose.

Jake Judd (KNSI News)

Around 9:41 a.m. Wednesday, police responded to a three-vehicle crash at Stearns County Road 75 and 33rd Street South. Crash investigators say that a box truck, driven by a 30-year-old St. Cloud resident, was making a left turn to go south on 75 when an SUV, northbound on 75, ran a red light and collided with the truck. The SUV lost control and hit another vehicle, driven by a 69-year-old from Foley. They were not hurt. The driver of the truck sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

Police say the SUV left the road and crashed into a row of trees, and the driver fled the scene, leaving behind two passengers, a 33-year-old from St. Michael and a 34-year-old from St. Cloud. They were both taken to St. Cloud Hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Jake Judd (KNSI News)

A K9 unit and drone team both assisted in the search for the suspect but came up empty handed.

The investigation is ongoing.

Jake Judd (KNSI News)

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(KNSI) – Police in St. Cloud are on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash at County Road 75 and 33rd Street South.

Jake Judd (KNSI News)

The crash involves two SUVs and a box truck. St. Cloud police say one driver fled the scene, and the intersection is closed. Officers are looking for that person.

Drivers can expect delays through the area and are asked to find an alternate route.

Sources tell KNSI the Minnesota State Patrol has been called in to assist with reconstruction.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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