UPDATED: Minnesota State Patrol Squad Involved in Three-Vehicle Crash in Apple Valley
Published: May 20, 2026 | Last Updated: May 22, 2026 at 11:20 am.
APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA - Newly released crash report details show that a marked Minnesota State Patrol squad vehicle was involved in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday night at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and 140th Street West in Apple Valley.
According to the crash report, the collision occurred at approximately 8:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and 140th Street West. The crash involved a 2024 Dodge Durango State Patrol squad vehicle, a 2021 BMW 330XI, and a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek.
Investigators say the State Patrol squad, driven by a 35-year-old male, was traveling northbound on Cedar Avenue with emergency lights and sirens activated while approaching the intersection at 140th Street West. The squad vehicle reportedly entered the intersection on red. At the same time, the BMW, driven by a 24-year-old male, was traveling westbound on 140th Street West with a green light as it crossed Cedar Avenue. According to the report, the BMW struck the front passenger side of the State Patrol vehicle as the squad entered the intersection.
The impact caused the State Patrol squad to spin around and collide with a third vehicle, a Subaru Crosstrek driven by a 75-year-old male, that had been waiting at the light southbound on Cedar Avenue at 140th Street West. The Subaru sustained minor front-end damage in the secondary collision.
The driver of the State Patrol vehicle told investigators they were responding northbound on Cedar Avenue with lights and sirens activated and believed traffic had yielded at the intersection. The trooper stated they did not see the BMW until it was too late to avoid the collision. The BMW driver told investigators they were traveling westbound through the intersection with a green light and saw flashing emergency lights, but believed they were intended for another vehicle because their traffic signal remained green. The driver stated they did not see the State Patrol squad until the moment of impact.
The driver of the Subaru told authorities they did not see the traffic signals but witnessed the collision between the BMW and the State Patrol squad before the squad spun into their vehicle.
The crash report indicates one person suffered a possible injury. The BMW driver reported soreness in their left knee but declined transportation to a hospital. The other two drivers were reported as having no apparent injuries. Both the State Patrol squad vehicle and the BMW sustained disabling damage and were towed from the scene. The Subaru sustained minor damage.
Responding agencies included Apple Valley Fire Department, Apple Valley Police Department, the Minnesota State Patrol, and Allina Health medical personnel.
Significant traffic delays were reported in the area while crews worked to clear the crash and investigate the incident. The crash remains under investigation.
Unit 1 is the 2024 Dodge Durango, Unit 2 is the 2021 BMW 330XL, Unit 3 is the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek.
Written by: Will Wight
