1 dead in crash involving FedEx truck near Northfield

The crash happened at about 2:35 p.m. on Foliage Avenue north of W. 307th Street in Greenvale Township.

September 7, 2022 at 11:04AM

A FedEx semitrailer truck and an SUV collided on a two-lane road Tuesday afternoon in rural Dakota County, leaving at least one person dead.

The crash happened at about 2:35 p.m. on Foliage Avenue north of W. 307th Street in Greenvale Township, not far from Northfield, Minn., the Dakota County Sheriff's Office said.

The sheriff's office confirmed the crash resulted in a death, but it did not say who died or if there were other injuries. No other details were immediately released.

The road was closed for a few hours as authorities investigated.

"Our hearts and prayers go out to the family and friends who are mourning their loved one lost in this accident," FedEx said in a statement. "We are cooperating fully with investigating authorities."

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