Watch CBS News

18-Year-Old Man Killed In Head-On Crash In Coon Rapids

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- An 18-year-old Coon Rapids man is dead after he crossed the center line and crashed into a tractor-trailer Tuesday, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities say the incident happened at 3:17 p.m. on Northdale Boulevard NW just east of the intersection with Xeon Boulevard NW in Coon Rapids.

An investigation determined the passenger car with the 18-year-old was traveling westbound on Northdale Boulevard when he crossed the centerline and collided with an eastbound tractor-trailer.

The 18-year-old victim was taken to Mercy Hospital where he died from his injuries. On Wednesday evening, he was identified as Chue Vang Dob.

The driver of the tractor-trailer, a 43-year-old Clear Lake man, was not injured.

The crash remains under investigation.

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.