Duluth, MN (October 15, 2024) – A vehicle accident occurred on October 14, 2024, at approximately 4:06 PM at the intersection of Southbound Interstate 35 and 5th Avenue West. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following reports of injuries resulting from the collision.
According to preliminary reports, a 2015 Ford Focus was traveling eastbound on 5th Avenue West when it entered the intersection with the southbound exchange ramps of Interstate 35. The Ford Focus had the green light. Meanwhile, a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan entered the intersection from the southbound off-ramp of Interstate 35 while running a red light. The front of the Dodge struck the driver’s side of the Ford.
The road conditions were dry at the time of the accident, allowing for clear visibility. Emergency services from the Duluth Police Department, Duluth Fire, and Mayo Clinic Ambulance responded to the scene to provide assistance.
The driver of the Dodge Grand Caravan, Jackie Lyn James, a 66-year-old female from Duluth, did not sustain any injuries and was wearing her seat belt at the time of the accident. However, it was reported that alcohol was involved. The driver of the Ford Focus, Annessa Scott Milinkovich, a 27-year-old female from Duluth, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Essentia for medical care. Her passenger, Solomon Roe Walker, also 27 and from Duluth, did not suffer any injuries.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this accident.
Injury Accidents in Minnesota
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