MSP responds to hundreds of crashes, spinouts Tuesday; 1 fatality reported

(ABC 6 News) – Winter weather is once again creating driving headaches for Minnesotans.

The Minnesota State Patrol (MSP) said they responded to 226 crashes, 804 vehicle spinouts, and 13 jackknifed semi’s between 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.

There were 8 crashes with injuries reported including 1 fatal. A 36-year-old man from Maple Lake, MN was struck and killed by a vehicle while standing on the right shoulder of Highway 24 near Clearwater Township in Wright County, after his vehicle went into a ditch, according to MSP.

Light snow showers on Wednesday will again make for some tricky travel. To get the latest weather information and road conditions, CLICK HERE.

#MSPNumbers Statewide 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 01/03/23: 70 crashes (4 with injury, 0 serious/fatal) & 472 veh spin out/off the road & 6 jackknifed semis.

— State Patrol PIO (@MSPPIO) January 3, 2023

#MSPNumbers Statewide 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., 01/03/23: 87 crashes (4 with injury, 0 serious/1 fatal-Clearwater Township) & 181 veh spin out/off the road & 4 jackknifed semis.

— State Patrol PIO (@MSPPIO) January 4, 2023

#MSPNumbers Statewide 9:30 p.m. 01/03/23 to 7:30 a.m. 01/04/23: 69 crashes (4 with injury, 0 serious/fatal) & 151 veh spin out/off road and 3 jackknifed semis.

— State Patrol PIO (@MSPPIO) January 4, 2023