UPDATED: One Dead Following Three-Vehicle Crash at Lone Oak and Pilot Knob in Eagan
Published: January 2, 2026. | Last Updated: January 5, 2026, at 5 PM.
UPDATE - January 5, 2026, at 5 pm: The Eagan Police Department has released additional details regarding the fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred Friday evening at the intersection of Pilot Knob Road and Lone Oak Road. You can find our original story below.
According to the Eagan Police Department, officers were dispatched to the crash at 5:15 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026. Upon arrival, responders located an adult occupant who was pronounced deceased at the scene. A second driver involved in the crash was transported to a local hospital with possible minor injuries.
Authorities confirmed that a Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) bus was one of the three vehicles involved. According to Eagan Police and the MVTA, the bus was struck after the initial crash and was not directly involved. The bus was carrying two passengers at the time of the crash. The MVTA and the Eagan Police confirm that neither passenger nor the bus driver was injured in the crash.
The identity of the deceased has not been released, as police are still working to ensure family members are properly notified.
Road Closure and Investigation
The intersection of Pilot Knob Road and Lone Oak Road was closed from 5:15 p.m. until approximately 8:45 p.m. while investigators processed the scene and crews cleared the roadway.
The crash remains under investigation by the Eagan Police Department, with assistance from the Minnesota State Patrol crash reconstruction team and the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office. At this time, police have not released information on the cause of the crash or whether speed, impairment, or other factors are suspected. Further updates are expected as the investigation continues.
Emergency Response
Additional agencies assisting at the scene included the Eagan Fire Department and M Health Fairview.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
ORIGINAL STORY - EAGAN, MINNESOTA - One person is dead following a serious three-vehicle crash Friday evening at the intersection of Lone Oak Road and Pilot Knob Road in Eagan.
Eagan Police Department and Eagan Fire Department were dispatched to the scene at approximately 5:20 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, after reports of a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection. The crash appeared to be on the southeast corner of the intersection.
The crash closed the intersection of Lone Oak Road and Pilot Knob Road for several hours. The road remained closed as of 8:30 p.m. Friday while investigators documented the scene and crews worked to clear damaged vehicles and debris.
Crash Details
Officials confirmed at the scene that the crash involved:
An MVTA transit van
A black passenger vehicle
A black or dark-colored small SUV
Police confirmed that one person died at the scene of the crash. No identifying information has been released, pending notification of next of kin. All other injuries reported in the incident were believed to be minor, according to authorities, but all were transported via ambulance to local hospitals for further evaluation.
Investigation Underway
Due to the severity of the crash, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office was called to the scene for the deceased, and the Minnesota State Patrol also responded to assist Eagan Police with crash reconstruction. The cause of the crash is not known at this time.
Ongoing Updates
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Additional details will be released once the investigation into the crash is finished, and the identity of the deceased will be released once the coroner’s office finishes its investigation into the cause of death.
Location of Fatal Crash.
Written by: Will Wight
