Hit-and-run crash in St. Paul injures 1, I-94 back open following temporary closure

UPDATE 8 a.m.: Authorities say one person is recovering from injuries following a hit-and-run crash on I-94 early Wednesday.

The crash, which authorities say involved two vehicles, happened on I-94 near Dale Street around 1:30 a.m. A 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS photographer saw a car with damage to its front end, as well as a SUV on a tow truck.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, one driver was taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries for the crash.

The other driver left the scene, and troopers are working to identify that person.

As of this time, no other details about the drivers have been released, and the crash continues to be investigated.

An earlier version of this report can be found below.


INITIAL REPORT: A part of I-94 is back open after being shut down for a little more than an hour Wednesday morning due to a crash in St. Paul.

First responders could be seen on I-94 near Dale Street around 1:30 a.m.

A 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS photographer saw a car with damage to its front end, as well as a SUV on a tow truck.

KSTP-TV has reached out to the Minnesota State Patrol for additional information on the crash and will update this article as details become available.

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