Man dies in head-on crash in Andover

A second man was injured in the crash Wednesday afternoon on Round Lake Boulevard.

July 20, 2023 at 4:37PM

Authorities are investigating a head-on crash that left one man dead and a second person injured Wednesday afternoon in Andover.

The driver of an SUV heading south on Round Lake Boulevard is believed to have crossed the centerline and collided with a northbound pickup truck near the intersection of 174th Avenue NW., the Anoka County Sheriff's Office said.

First responders went to the scene about 3:05 p.m. and administered aid to the SUV driver. The victim, whose name has not been released, was taken to a hospital where he later died, the Sheriff's Office said.

The male driver of the pickup truck sustained minor injuries, the Sheriff's Office said.

about the writer

Tim Harlow

Reporter

Tim Harlow covers traffic and transportation issues in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, and likes to get out of the office, even during rush hour. He also covers the suburbs in northern Hennepin and all of Anoka counties, plus breaking news and weather. 

See More

More from Local

First Lady Gwen Walz greeted Randy Anderson, a board member with the Minnesota Second Chance Coalition.
card image