Driver Going Wrong Way Killed in Apple Valley

The intersection of Galaxie Avenue and 140th Street in Apple Valley was temporarily closed Monday afternoon as authorities responded to a fatal crash. Police say a man driving the wrong-way struck another vehicle and was killed.

Authorities say his vehicle was driving north on Galaxie in the southbound lanes and struck another vehicle waiting at a red light.

The 45-year-old man was thrown from his flipped vehicle, the Star Tribune reported. Injured in the crash was a 42-year-old woman and children ages 1 and 2, who were in the other vehicle.

The woman and children were treated at the scene for minor injuries.

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