Driver of Semi Suffers Medical Emergency in Highway 169 Crash

The driver of a semi-trailer truck that crashed on northbound Highway 169 in New Hope suffered a medical emergency, the Minnesota State Patrol said.

The crash happened shortly after 7 a.m. on 169 at Medicine Lake Road near the New Hope water tower. 

Lt. Jen Krier with the Minnesota State Patrol said the Freightliner semi was traveling northbound on 169 when it drifted off the road crashing into the concrete barrier in the center median. The semi then crossed over both lanes and went into the embankment off the road where it collided with a light pole and apartment complex garage.

The Burgundy and Hillsboro Apartments are located nearby.

The State Patrol identified the driver as Anthony Palmer, 67, of Texarkana, Ark. The patrol said Palmer was transported to North Memorial Health – Robbinsdale Hospital for a medical event not related to the crash.

The investigation remains open, Lt. Krier said.

Crews remained on scene to remove the truck hours after the crash/Courtesy MnDOT

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