UPDATED: Burnsville Man Arrested for Suspected DWI and Criminal Vehicular Operation Following Crash in Eagan
Published: May 20, 2026 | Last Updated: May 21, 2026 at 10:50 am
EAGAN, MINNESOTA - A Burnsville man was arrested Wednesday evening following a two-vehicle crash on northbound Cedar Avenue in Eagan that left one person hospitalized with injuries.
According to an update from the Minnesota State Patrol, troopers responded at approximately 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, to a crash on northbound Cedar Avenue under the Diffley Road bridge. Investigators say a Kia Seltos and a Chevy Malibu were both traveling northbound in the left lane of Cedar Avenue when a rear-end style collision occurred.
The driver of the Kia was transported to a hospital with suspected minor injuries.
Authorities identified the driver of the Chevy Malibu as Martin Edward Hanson Jr., a 29-year-old man from Burnsville. Following the crash investigation, Hanson was arrested for suspected driving while impaired. According to the State Patrol, Hanson was booked into the Dakota County Jail on allegations of DWI and criminal vehicular operation.
In a video captured at the scene by Limitless Media News, troopers can be seen conducting field sobriety testing on the driver before taking him into custody. We were also able to capture video of what appeared to be several empty miniature alcohol bottles inside the vehicle following the arrest.
Emergency responders from the Eagan Fire Department, Eagan Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol, and MHealth Medics all responded to the incident.
The Minnesota State Patrol says the investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
Criminal charges are allegations only, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Pictured: Martin Edward Hanson, Jr | Provided by Dakota County Jail.
Written by: Will Wight
