Tuesday morning there was a head-on collision on County Road 6 and Game Farm Road, in Independence, Minnesota, leaving 3 dead at the scene. A juvenile was airlifted to North Memorial, and died shortly after arrival.
The accident involved an SUV and a garbage truck. One of the vehicles crossed the center line, hitting the other vehicle. The State Patrol, Minnesota Crime Lab, and Medical Examiner were all at the scene. The accident is still under investigation.
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It continues to be a deadly weekend in the Twin Cities. Police are now investigating a St. Paul accident that occurred on Saturday morning. Officers and paramedics were called to Payne Avenue and Parkway Drive after someone reported an SUV / car accident.
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.