Breaking News: Minneapolis Crash: 3 Teens Killed, 4 Injured in Stolen Hyundai Crash With Semi Near U of M

Three teenagers were killed, and the four survivors suffered severe, life-threatening injuries in the high-speed collision.

The Victims

• The Deceased: Three teenagers were killed at the scene: a 15-year-old female, a 16-year-old male, and a 17-year-old male.
• The Survivors: Four teenagers survived the initial impact but remain hospitalized with severe, life-threatening injuries. They include an 18-year-old male, a 17-year-old male, a 17-year-old female, and a 15-year-old female.

The Vehicle and Crash Mechanics

• Stolen Vehicle: All seven teenagers were crowded inside a stolen Hyundai Elantra.
• The Collision: The vehicle was speeding westbound on Southeast 4th Street when it slammed into a semi-truck exiting the Interstate 35W off-ramp.
• Underride Impact: The force of the high-speed collision wedged the compact car completely underneath the trailer of the semi-truck.

The Emergency Response

• Extrication: Firefighters and rescue crews had to use specialized heavy equipment to cut the vehicle open and pull the surviving teenagers from the wreckage.
• Truck Driver Unharmed: The driver of the semi-truck suffered no injuries and is fully cooperating with the ongoing law enforcement investigation.
• Road Closures: The intersection was locked down for several hours for a formal crash re-construction but has since fully reopened to traffic.