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1 killed, 2 injured in head-on crash Tuesday in Coon Rapids

According to a release from the Anoka County Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred just before 5:45 p.m. near Main Street Northwest and Wedgewood Drive Northwest.
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COON RAPIDS, Minn — One man is dead and two others, including a juvenile, were injured in a head-on collision Tuesday evening in Coon Rapids.

According to a press release from the Anoka County Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred just before 5:45 p.m. near Main Street Northwest and Wedgewood Drive Northwest. A hatchback traveling eastbound on Main Street crossed over into westbound traffic and collided with a pickup. Authorities say the driver of the hatchback died at the scene.

A man and a juvenile in the pickup sustained minor injuries, according to the release.

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