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Motorcyclist Arrested on DWI Suspicion After St. Paul Park Crash Leaves Passenger Critical

Authorities are awaiting test results before filing formal charges.

Overview

  • The collision occurred just before 7 p.m. Sunday when a Harley Davidson Road King struck an SUV on Highway 61 in St. Paul Park, ejecting its passenger.
  • Newport resident Kimberly Ann Robinson, 60, suffered life-threatening injuries and remains hospitalized at Regions Hospital in critical condition.
  • The motorcyclist, a 70-year-old Inver Grove Heights man, fled the scene and was located and arrested at his home within two hours on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
  • He is booked at Washington County Jail and formal charges are pending completion of sobriety tests and the ongoing investigation.
  • No occupants of the SUV were hurt and authorities noted neither motorcycle rider nor passenger was wearing a helmet, underscoring concerns over helmet law compliance.