Minnesota State Patrol: 269 crashes statewide on snowy Sunday
The Minnesota State Patrol said it's a $415 fine, if you are caught using the controlled access road.[KSTP/Matt Belanger]
There were 269 crashes reported between 7 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Sunday as snow fell across the state, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Of those crashes, 41 had injuries, but none were serious or data. There were also 84 vehicles that spun out or went off the road.
#MSPNumbers Statewide 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10/25/20: 173 crashes (30 with injury, 0 serious/fatal) & 43 veh spin out/off the road.
— State Patrol PIO (@MSPPIO) October 25, 2020
#MSPNumbers Statewide 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., 10/25/20: 96 crashes (11 with injury, 0 serious/fatal) & 41 veh spin out/off the road.
— State Patrol PIO (@MSPPIO) October 26, 2020
According to the National Weather Service, light snow is expected to continue into the evening in southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities. The snow and cold weather can contribute to slick roads, especially on bridges and overpasses.