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Driver hurt in crash that closed I-494 near Highway 212 in Eden Prairie

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FOX 9
Traffic
Published August 17, 2026 6:58 PM CDT
Published August 17, 2026 6:58 PM CDT
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Drivers face major delays after a crash shut down westbound Interstate 494 near Highway 212 on Monday evening. (FOX 9)

The Brief

    • A crash has stopped westbound traffic on I-494 in Eden Prairie on Monday evening.
    • Officials report the crash happened near Highway 212 around 5:30 p.m.
    • Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Drivers faced a major delay after a crash shut down westbound Interstate 494 near Highway 212 on Monday evening.

I-494 closed near Highway 212

What we know:

Officials reported a crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. on westbound Interstate 494 near Highway 212 in Eden Prairie.

Dig deeper:

Troopers later said a 2024 Mercedes AMG was driving on the left-hand shoulder of 494 westbound when it lost control and collided with a Chevrolet Colorado, Chevrolet Traverse, and Honda Pilot.

The driver of the Mercedes, a 55-year-old Sunfish Lake man, suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to Hennepin County Medical Center for treatment.

Seven people in the other vehicles, including two children, were also hurt, but all were treated at the scene.

The Source: Minnesota State Patrol.

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