Two Dead After Driver Flees Ramsey County Deputy in St. Paul Crash

Two Dead After Driver Flees Ramsey County Deputy in St. Paul Crash

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Two Men Die After High-Speed Pursuit Ends in St. Paul Crash

Two men are dead following a brief but high-speed pursuit that ended early Saturday morning when their vehicle crashed into a tree in St. Paul. According to the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began shortly after midnight on November 7 when a deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on an Acura RDX near the intersection of Rose Avenue East and Burr Street North.

The driver of the Acura refused to stop, leading the deputy on a pursuit that lasted approximately 50 seconds and spanned about one mile. During the chase, the SUV reached speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. KSTP reported that the deputy maintained a distance of three blocks behind the fleeing vehicle throughout the pursuit.

The Crash at Wheelock Parkway

The situation turned fatal after the driver hit a dip in the road at Wheelock Parkway. The SUV lost control and struck a tree near the intersection of Payne and Nebraska avenues. The impact caused what the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office described as “catastrophic” damage to the vehicle, resulting in both occupants being ejected from the SUV.

2 Dead After Driver Flees Deputy and Crashes in Saint Paul
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Emergency responders arrived to find one man deceased at the scene. The second occupant was transported to Regions Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Details regarding the identities of the two men have not yet been released. Authorities indicated that names will be made public only after the medical examiner completes formal identification and next of kin have been properly notified.

Driver’s Criminal History

Law enforcement officials have identified the suspected driver as a 27-year-old man with an active criminal record. According to information released by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office and corroborated by MN Crime, the man was wanted on multiple felony warrants. These included outstanding warrants for drug possession, trafficking, and prior instances of fleeing from police.

The passenger in the vehicle was a 29-year-old man. While the sheriff’s office has confirmed these details regarding the occupants’ backgrounds, the investigation into the specific circumstances leading to the traffic stop remains ongoing.

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