It was no ordinary Sunday afternoon drive on Cedar Avenue for five drivers. There was a five-car, chain reaction accident in Lakeville, Minnesota. The pile-up happened at Cedar Avenue, near 170th, about 5 p.m.
There were some non life-threatening injuries, with the victims taken to the hospital by ambulance.
Minnesota Car Accident Attorney
Chain reaction car crashes can occur for many different reasons, including:
- driver inattention
- eating while driving
- talking on a cell phone while driving
- mechanical failure
If you have been rear-ended, you may suffer from back and neck pain. These symptoms will often worsen several days after the accident. It is vital that you not sign anything or give a verbal statement to the insurance company following an accident. You should seek medical treatment and contact a Minnesota Car Accident Attorney to ensure that your legal rights are protected. Call 612-362-0000 or submit our free consultation form.
At 12:15 a.m. Sunday morning, St. Paul police started clearing lots where racers had been gathered. Most of the racers left peacefully, but a 20-year-old woman sped away. She ran a red light, crashing into a vehicle at University and Vandalia Street. The 39-year-old St. Paul man was pronounced dead at the scene.
There was a 
Car Crash on Hwy 10: According to Sherburne County Sheriff’s Department, there was a head-on collision on Hwy 10 Monday morning. A 21-year-old driver was dead at the scene.
Vickie Lynn Kopka, 41, of East Bethel woman, was killed in crash on Hwy. 65. Her vehicle was struck by an SUV as she turned left onto Sims Road. There is a light at that intersection. It is not known which vehicle had the green light.