ST PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota State Patrol says an 82-year-old man was killed Wednesday night after crashing on Highway 5 near St. Paul.
An update from the State Patrol Thursday identified the man as Patrick Gilligan of Bloomington.
The State Patrol reports the crash happened around 6:20 p.m. on Hwy 5 at Post Road. The preliminary investigation shows Gilligan was traveling west when his Toyota Highlander left the roadway and struck the interior of a bridge.
Authorities say road conditions were dry at the time of the crash.
According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the southbound lanes of Hwy 5, about two miles south of St. Paul, were closed for a time Wednesday night, prompting drivers to follow posted detours.
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