Minnetonka crash leaves teen in critical condition

A 17-year-old is in critical condition after a crash Tuesday afternoon in Minnetonka, according to an incident report from the Minnesota State Patrol.

Authorities said the teen was turning south onto Williston Road in a Nissan Rogue when her vehicle was struck by a 29-year-old man driving a Chevrolet Equinox eastbound on Highway 7.

The teen suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash and was brought to Hennepin Healthcare. A spokesperson for the hospital said she remained in critical condition as of Wednesday afternoon.

A spokesperson for Hopkins Public Schools sent 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS the following statement:

“We are deeply saddened to confirm that a scholar from HHS was hit by a car on Tuesday afternoon. Our hearts go out to the scholar and their family during this difficult time. The entire school community has been affected by this unfortunate incident. To provide support to our scholars and staff who may be struggling or need help processing, we have increased the availability of mental health professionals at HHS. They will be on-site for as long as needed. We ask for respect for the privacy of the scholar involved and their family as they navigate through this difficult time. Any further updates will be communicated through official channels.”

The driver of the Equinox suffered non-life-threatening injuries.