Alcohol believed to be factor in deadly crash on I-94 in Minneapolis

A 26-year-old Minneapolis man died after they lost control of their SUV on I-94 in Minneapolis and hit a utility pole. (FOX 9)

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on I-94 in Minneapolis involving a drunk driver.  

Shortly before midnight, a 26-year-old Minneapolis man was driving an SUV north on I-94 near Olson Memorial Highway when he lost control and swerved across all lanes of traffic. The SUV went off the road and hit a light pole before coming to a stop. 

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The State Patrol said alcohol was involved and the driver was not wearing his seatbelt. 

The crash remains under investigation.