Crime & Safety

Video Shows Truck Blowing Red Light In Eagan: Police

The truck driver had been using his phone at the time, authorities said.

EAGAN, MN — Eagan police say there was a close call for one of the city's traffic unit officers Thursday when a box truck ran a red light at Yankee Doodle Road and Coachman Road. The truck driver had been using his phone at the time, according to authorities.

"This is a scary reminder that a moment of distraction could end someone’s career or life," police said on Twitter.

Investigators say the truck driver was issued a citation for the following:

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  • Failure to obey a traffic control device
  • Using a mobile device while driving a commercial vehicle
  • Driving without valid Minnesota license
  • Improper truck markings
  • No current medical certificate in possession

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