Single-Vehicle Crash on Hwy 77 in Apple Valley Leaves Two Injured; Driver Arrested
Published: April 6, 2026
APPLE VALLEY, MN: Authorities are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred Monday evening, April 6, 2026, along a busy stretch of Highway 77 (Cedar Avenue) in Apple Valley.
According to information provided by the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash was reported at approximately 5:21 p.m. near northbound Highway 77 and Palemino Drive. Responding agencies included the Minnesota State Patrol, Apple Valley Police Department, and Allina Health.
Crash Details
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 77 struck the cable median barrier. Based on the skid marks on the ground we saw at the scene and in our video above, it appears the vehicle might have been in the far-right lane before ending up against the median barrier. State Patrol says both the driver and a passenger sustained what were described as possible injuries as a result of the crash. The extent and severity of those injuries have not yet been released.
Authorities also confirmed that neither occupant was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Driver Arrested
Following the incident, we can confirm seeing at least one person in handcuffs and being walked to an Apple Valley squad car before eventually being transferred to an ambulance. The Minnesota State Patrol has confirmed that the driver in this crash was taken into custody by Apple Valley police. Specific details regarding the reason for the arrest have not yet been released.
Limitless Media News has reached out to the Apple Valley Police Department for additional information regarding the circumstances surrounding the arrest, including whether impairment or other factors may have played a role.
Ongoing Investigation
The crash remains under active investigation according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Officials have not yet released information on contributing factors or whether any citations or charges are expected.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Written By: Will Wight
