Rollover Crash on I-35W in Burnsville Leaves Two Injured; Impairment Suspected, Authorities Respond to Second Fatal Crash in Cottage Grove
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Published: March 27, 2026 | Last Updated: March 27, 2026 at 2:15 pm.
BURNSVILLE, MN — Emergency crews responded to a serious single-vehicle crash late Friday morning on southbound Interstate 35W in Burnsville, Dakota County.
The crash occurred around 11:50 a.m. near West Black Dog Road. Responding agencies included Burnsville Fire, Burnsville Police, Bloomington Fire, and the Minnesota State Patrol.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 11:47 a.m. near Black Dog Road. Authorities say a vehicle was traveling southbound in the left lane when it struck multiple construction barrels. The vehicle then veered across the center and right lanes before striking a guardrail.
After impacting the guardrail, the vehicle rolled.
The driver, identified as a male, and a female passenger were both reported to have sustained minor injuries.
The State Patrol also reports that impairment is suspected to be a factor in the driver's involvement. No additional details have been released at this time.
COTTAGE GROVE, MN — Just minutes later, a second serious crash was reported in Cottage Grove, in Washington County, prompting another large emergency response.
At approximately 12:04 p.m., Cottage Grove Fire, Cottage Grove Police, and the Minnesota State Patrol were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on northbound Highway 61 near 70th Street, just south of Summit Avenue. The Cottage Grove Police Department has confirmed that this was a fatal crash, with one driver reported to be deceased.
Video from MnDOT showed that the left lane was shut down in both directions for a brief period, causing significant delays as crews worked at the scene. It appears southbound traffic has resumed as normal, but both northbound lanes have been closed, and traffic is being diverted to the right shoulder while crews investigate the crash.
Details regarding any other injuries or the cause of the crash have not yet been released. The Minnesota State Patrol is actively investigating this crash.
Ongoing Response and Investigation
The Minnesota State Patrol has deployed reconstruction teams to both crash sites, indicating the seriousness of the incidents and the need for a detailed investigation. Both crashes remain active scenes, and officials are urging motorists to use caution, slow down, and consider alternate routes where possible.
This is a developing situation. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Written by: Will Wight
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