Unbuckled Driver Killed After Losing Control of Pick-up on Twin Cities Freeway

Richfield, MN (KROC-AM News)- An unbuckled driver lost his life after crashing on a Twin Cities freeway late Friday night. 

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That’s according to the State Patrol. Two vehicles were involved. 

The deadly crash occurred shortly after 11:15 p.m. at the I-35 W 66th St. interchange in Richfield. 

A southbound pick-up made contact with the guardrail along the right exit lane, then cut across traffic, struck another southbound car and crashed into the median barrier, according to the state crash report. 

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Both vehicles were seen coming to rest on the left-hand shoulder. 

A 35-year-old Burnsville man was driving the pick-up and the crash report indicates he lost his life as a result of the crash. His name has not yet been released. 

29-year-old Abdirahim Husein Ahmed of Minneapolis was driving the car. He and his passenger, identified as 24-year-old Kadar Ismail Hassan of Minneapolis, escaped the crash without injuries. 

The State Patrol says alcohol was not involved in the deadly crash.

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