Minneapolis, MN
A seeming fatal crash in southeastern Minnesota is now investigated as a homicide in Minneapolis
A homicide investigation is underway in Minneapolis after law enforcement responded to a weekend motor vehicle crash in southeastern Minnesota and discovered a victim whose traumatic injuries weren’t consistent with a car accident.
While responding to the single-vehicle crash Saturday morning near the Eyota exit on Interstate 90, the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office found a body in the back seat of the car, according to a press release.
The driver, 32-year-old Margot Lewis, was outside the vehicle and being tended to by a passerby. While checking to see if anyone else was in the vehicle, deputies found the body of a 35-year-old woman.
According to the sheriff’s office, the condition of the body was “suspicious” and it was “immediately apparent” the woman’s death wasn’t a result of the crash.
Lewis was eventually arrested for interference with a dead body.
Meanwhile, Minneapolis police were asked later Saturday to perform a welfare check at the dead woman’s home in the 700 block of 16th Street Southeast. According to Minneapolis police, authorities eventually executed a search warrant, and the scene inside the residence showed evidence of violence.
Lewis remains in custody ahead of a Tuesday court appearance.
The name of the victim is being withheld pending autopsy and notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Minneapolis, MN
Cantus vocal ensemble takes on Dolly Parton hits
Premiere vocal ensemble, Cantus is bringing the songs of Dolly Parton to the stage with fresh interpretations. The show will cover her classics like “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You.” Cantus Presents, COVERS: Dolly & Friends runs through June 7th at the Luminary Arts Center at 700 N 1st St. in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis, MN
Motorcyclist seriously injured in north Minneapolis hit-and-run
Minneapolis police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a man seriously injured Tuesday afternoon.
The crash happened near Oliver Avenue North and Lowry Avenue North just before 2 p.m., according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
Investigators say an SUV struck another vehicle, which then collided with a motorcyclist. The driver of the SUV then fled the scene.
The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. Police say the driver of the other vehicle was not injured.
No arrests have been made as of Tuesday night.
Minneapolis, MN
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