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Name Not Disclosed

Gender : Male

Age : 35

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/08/2024

Location : Moreland Avenue

City : West St. Paul

County : Dakota

State : Minnesota

Agency : West St. Paul Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 8, 2024, at approximately 1:43 a.m., officers from the West St. Paul Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call. A female caller reported that a 35-year-old male was threatening residents and damaging property inside a home. She indicated that the individual had consumed a large amount of alcohol and used drugs.
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Upon arrival, officers observed a vehicle matching the description provided, traveling eastbound on Moreland Avenue. They attempted a traffic stop to arrest the driver for domestic assault and other charges. However, the driver fled, leading to a brief pursuit.
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A few blocks later, after crossing Robert Street, the driver lost control of the vehicle, striking a power pole and two unoccupied vehicles in a driveway near the intersection of Moreland Avenue and Kruse Street. The impact caused the driver to be ejected from the vehicle. Despite life-saving efforts by officers and paramedics, the individual was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The crash resulted in power outages for several homes in the area due to the damaged power pole.
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The Mendota Heights Police Department is investigating the incident, with the Minnesota State Patrol conducting a crash reconstruction.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality (35-year-old male driver)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox9.com/news/west-st-paul-police-pursuit-ends-1-man-dead-sunday-morning
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/west-st-paul-fatal-crash-domestic/89-13cdfbcf-08e0-4718-8136-1f25e56b4a24
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/west-st-paul-police-chase-deadly-crash/