Twin Cities Teen Killed in Alcohol-Involved Crash Near Valleyfair

Shakopee, MN (KROC-AM News) - A teenager was killed late Tuesday following a two-vehicle crash in the Twin Cities.

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The State Patrol says the 19-year-old from Eden Prairie was attempting a turn onto Valley Park Dr. from westbound County Rd. 101 in Shakopee when his car and a southbound vehicle collided in the intersection.

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Reports indicate one of the vehicles may have been speeding and caught fire after the crash.

Here is the intersection where the crash happened.

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The State Patrol plans to release the teen’s name Wednesday afternoon. The other driver, 26-year-old Jacob Lederer of Hopkins, was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

The crash report indicates alcohol was involved.

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