405 Crashes Reported Tuesday Amid Snowfall In MN: State Patrol

MINNESOTA — The Minnesota State Patrol responded to more than 400 crashes Tuesday as snow fell throughout much of the state.

Sgt. Troy Christianson, a public information officer for the State Patrol, said there were 234 crashes reported from 5 a.m. to noon Tuesday.

PIO Sgt. Jesse Grabow said 171 crashes were reported Tuesday afternoon and evening, taking the total to 405 crashes between 5 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday across Minnesota.

Those crashes caused one death and injuries to 36 drivers or passengers, according to police.

A 52-year-old man from Isle died after his pickup truck left the eastbound lanes of Highway 610 near Elm Creek and rolled into the median, the Minnesota State Patrol said.

Eighty crashes reported Tuesday involved vehicles leaving the road, with snow and ice playing a role in many, according to police. At least three tractor-trailers jackknifed and crashed Tuesday, police said.