Police investigating deadly Minneapolis road rage crash as homicide

Police are investigating a road rage crash that left one man dead Tuesday afternoon in north Minneapolis.

According to police, at about 2:32 p.m., officers responded to a hit-and-run between a car and motorcyclist on the 3100 block of Queen Avenue North.

Officers arrived and found the victim on the ground. He was transported to the hospital where he later died.

Police believe the crash may have been intentional, so the Homicide Unit is leading the investigation.

"The person chasing the motorcycle was doing so very aggressively for some period of time," Minneapolis police spokesperson John Elder said. "Additionally, through investigation it appears the contact between the suspect vehicle and the motorcycle was intentional."

Anyone with information is encouraged to call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tips may be submitted electronically at CrimeStoppersMN.org.