BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — Officials say a 1-year-old boy is dead and five people are injured after an overnight crash in Brooklyn Center.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Ford Explorer was traveling north on Dupont Avenue at about 2:30 a.m. when it hit the barrier. It flipped over the fence, landing in Eastbound 94 below.
Five people were injured: The 25-year-old male driver, a 25-year-old woman, and three children from age 5 to age 9. All were hospitalized, and officials said their injuries were not life threatening.
A 1-year-old boy was killed. His identity will be released at a later date.
Officials said alcohol was a factor in the crash.
