Ramsey County deputy injured in overnight crash in Arden Hills, says union
A Ramsey County Sheriff's deputy was injured in a crash in Arden Hills, according to the Ramsey County Deputies' Federation. (Ramsey County Deputies' Federation)
ARDEN HILLS, Minn. (FOX 9) - A Ramsey County Sheriff's deputy was injured in a crash in Arden Hills, Minnesota late Wednesday night, according to the Ramsey County Deputies' Federation.
The incident happened near the intersection of Hwy. 96 and the off-ramp from Hwy. 10. Both the squad vehicle and an SUV were damaged and the squad vehicle also caught fire.
Crash involving Ramsey County squad vehicle in Arden Hills
A crash involving a Ramsey County Sheriff's Office squad vehicle in Arden Hills, Minnesota is under investigation.
According to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, deputies were looking for a suspect in a stolen vehicle in the area of Hwy 96 and 10. But, as a deputy responded to the area, his squad was hit by the suspect's vehicle on the off-ramp. The impact of the crash caused the deputy's squad to spin, hit another vehicle, and catch fire.
According to the Ramsey County Deputies' Federation, a deputy suffered serious injuries in the crash, including a bruised lung, fractured ribs and a possible head injury. The union states the deputy's squad was hit broadside by a fleeing stolen vehicle.
Deputies say the suspect, who was also transported to the hospital, was wanted on a warrant for fleeing police in a motor vehicle and has a "lengthy criminal history."
Minnesota State Patrol was on scene for crash reconstruction.