Watch CBS News

Woman Seriously Injured After Head-On Crash On I-35W

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A Minneapolis woman was seriously injured after hitting another vehicle head-on on Interstate 35W early Friday morning.

According to the accident report, Claire A. Jacobson, 56, was traveling south in the northbound lanes when she struck 32-year-old Janessa J. Sturtz, of Minneapolis, who was driving north in the correct lanes.

The accident occurred around 12:20 a.m.

Police say Jacobson sustained serious injuries. Alcohol was detected in her system.

Sturtz sustained non-life threatening injuries. She was reportedly wearing her seat belt.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.