Two hospitalized after early-morning crash in Golden Valley
Golden Valley, MN — Two individuals were taken to the hospital following a crash early Monday morning near Glenwood Avenue and Meander Road.
According to the Golden Valley Police, the incident occurred just before 2:45 a.m. when a vehicle struck a fire hydrant before colliding with a tree. Emergency responders transported both occupants to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Authorities indicated that one of the individuals is in critical condition, although they clarified that the severity of their injuries is unrelated to the crash itself. The specifics of these injuries have not been disclosed.
An investigation into the possibility of impaired driving is currently underway. Police also noted a separate incident in the same area earlier Monday morning, which resulted in another driver being arrested for driving while intoxicated; this arrest is unrelated to the aforementioned crash.
The scene has been stabilized, and there are no lane closures reported at this time. Further details will be released as the investigation proceeds.