OAKDALE, MN — A single-vehicle crash on I-694 claimed the life of a 19-year-old on Tuesday night.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Toyota Highlander was traveling south on I-694 when it veered off the road near 15th Street, rolled over, struck a sound barrier, and landed in a ditch.
Authorities identified the deceased as Gordon David Alvin Cassey Elliot Jr., who was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
Emergency response teams assisted at the scene, and an investigation is underway. No additional injuries were reported.
State Patrol has not confirmed any further details regarding lane closures or towing operations.