MINNEAPOLIS — A crash Friday night killed one and closed northbound Interstate 35W, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
The crash occurred on I-35W and Washington in Minneapolis around 10:30 p.m., according to the State Patrol website. Gordon Wayne Zieman, 61-year-old man from New Brighton, died in the crash.
The State Patrol reports that Zieman was traveling northbound on I-35W on a Harley Davidson motorcycle when he lost control and struck the rear of a Toyota Camry. The 20-year-old driver of the Camry had been trying to merge onto I-35W from the right shoulder when he was struck.
A 20-year-old man from Cottage Grove did not sustain any injuries. Zieman was wearing a helmet, according to the State Patrol report.
The State Patrol advised drivers early Saturday morning to seek other routes as they investigate the crash. HCMC Ambulance, Minneapolis Fire, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Hopkins Police and the Hennepin Medical Examiner responded to the scene as well.
This story is developing and will be updated as more information is available.
