Minnesota Deputy Crashes Into Car While Responding To 911 Call

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Fairmont, MN (KROC AM News) - A sheriff’s deputy and two people were hurt Tuesday when the officer’s squad car crashed into another vehicle while on an emergency run.

The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened around 2:30 pm in Fairmont.

The Martin County deputy had his emergency lights activated while going through an intersection when the crash occurred. The deputy was identified as 23-year-old Luis Figueroa of Fairmont. He was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

The driver of the other vehicle was identified as 50-year-old Jeffrey Lupke of Truman. He and his passenger - 72-year-old Suzanne Lupke of Truman - were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

News update: Police release name of woman killed in Tuesday's traffic wreck in Rochester.

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