Construction Worker Killed On I-94

ROGERS, MN — Authorities say a construction worker was killed and another was injured Tuesday in a crash on Interstate 94 in the northwest metro. The crash occurred just after 2 p.m. on I-94 in Rogers.

A Ford F-150 with a trailer was traveling eastbound on I-94 approaching County Road 81 in Rogers. A Kenworth truck, also eastbound, was traveling behind it.

Authorities say when the Ford F-150 slowed for traffic, it was rear-ended by the Kenworth truck.

The F-150 spun into the construction lane, striking two station vehicles (Chevrolet Silverado and a GMC Construction Truck), police said. The F-150 and its trailer also struck two pedestrians in the construction work area, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

Vernon Carl Hedquist, 59, of Pillager died at the scene.

Thomas John Wood, 64, of Maple Grove suffered non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Maple Grove Hospital.

Sign Up For Patch's Daily Newsletter and Breaking News Alerts in Your Neighborhood

Image via Google Streetview