BLAINE, Minn — Both the north and southbound lanes of Highway 65 near Blaine are closed Monday morning as the Minnesota State Patrol investigates a fatal crash.
The area impacted is around 109th Avenue and Highway 65 (Central Ave.) in Anoka County.
According to state patrol, the early investigation shows a 37-year-old man from East Bethel was driving a Peterbilt semi heading south on Central Avenue Northeast when he ran a red light and collided with an SUV heading east on 109th Avenue Northeast.
The driver of the SUV, a 51-year-old woman, was declared dead at the scene. Her name has not been released at this time.
Troopers say the semi driver suffered minor injuries in the crash.
KARE 11 will update this story as more information is released.
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