A four-car crash, on Hwy 8 near Chisago City, left a 34-year-old woman dead. There were 9 people in the four vehicles. The other 8 occupants suffered minor injuries.

There were 3 vehicles waiting at a signal light on Hwy 8 at Johnson Lane. When the light turned green, they started to accelerate when they were rear-ended by a fourth vehicle, a 2000 Buick Century. According to the State Patrol, the fourth vehicle was traveling at highway speed.

The accident is under investigation. It did not appear to be alcohol-related.

Overall, the Labor Day weekend was relatively safe. The Minnesota State Patrol said that this was the only fatal accident this weekend. It was a significant drop from the 14 people killed in car crashes over Memorial Day weekend.

Help For Accident Victims’ Families

If your family has suffered spinal injuries, brain injuries, or even wrongful death, you need legal representation to optimize the insurance compensation. It is important to be checked by a doctor if you have been rear-ended at high speed even if you feel like you are not injured. In some cases the soft tissue injuries are not felt for a few days. For more information call (612) TSR-TIME and speak to a Minneapolis personal injury attorney or submit our free consultation form.