Overview
- The crash happened Wednesday evening at the intersection of Highway 61 and Highway 96 when a northbound Harley-Davidson struck a southbound Jeep Compass and the motorcycle rider was later pronounced dead.
- First responders treated the 31-year-old woman at the scene and took her to a hospital where she later died, according to White Bear Lake Police.
- The Minnesota State Patrol arrested a 63-year-old man at the scene on suspicion of driving while impaired and booked him into Ramsey County Jail for DWI and criminal vehicular homicide.
- Officials have not released the names of the victim or the arrested driver and say formal criminal charges have not yet been filed while investigators continue to gather evidence.
- Prosecutors are expected to present charging details in Ramsey County Court next, and the outcome could affect sentencing exposure if formal charges for criminal vehicular homicide are filed.