Eagan, MN – Four Vehicle- Crash on I-35E N Near Lone Oak Rd, Injuries

Eagan, MN (August 4, 2025) – A serious multi-vehicle collision occurred on northbound Interstate 35E, just north of Lone Oak Road, on August 1, at approximately 4:41 p.m. The crash involved four vehicles and resulted in a life-threatening injury to one individual.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the incident began when an International MV607 truck struck a 2022 Ford Escape, pushing it onto the right shoulder. The International then collided with a 1969 Chevrolet C10, which was pushed into a 2019 Ford F-150. Emergency responders from the Eagan Police Department, Eagan Fire, MHealth EMS, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation were on scene.

Anne Marie Stabe Keroff, a 54-year-old female driver of the Ford Escape, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Regions Hospital. Neither the driver of the Ford F-150, Kenneth Robert Claeson, nor his passenger, Christine Marie Claeson, suffered injuries. The driver of the Chevrolet C10, Jason Cole Lantz, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was also transported to Regions Hospital. The driver of the International truck, Kou Lee, and his passenger, Padee Lor, were uninjured.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

We wish those hurt a rapid recovery.

Traffic Accidents in Eagan

Eagan, located just south of Minneapolis, is part of the heavily traveled I-35E corridor. The intersection near Lone Oak Road is a critical part of the city’s transportation network, and like many busy highways, it sees a significant amount of traffic. Unfortunately, accidents on high-speed roads like I-35E can lead to serious collisions and injuries, as seen in this multi-vehicle incident.

Minnesota has experienced an increase in the number of traffic accidents in recent years. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, a large number of crashes on highways result in injuries, some of which are life-threatening. The risk is even higher in high-traffic areas, where vehicles are traveling at higher speeds and interacting with multiple lanes of traffic. The consequences of such crashes can be devastating for everyone involved.

In this crash, the Ford Escape driver, Anne Marie Stabe Keroff, was seriously injured, highlighting how vulnerable drivers can be, even with seat belts on and no alcohol involved. The collision involved several vehicles, demonstrating the potential for a chain reaction, where the impact of one crash can cause a domino effect, leading to more vehicles being involved.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a similar accident in the Eagan area, it’s important to seek legal representation. A personal injury lawyer can help you navigate the aftermath of the accident, including dealing with insurance companies and securing compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Legal assistance is particularly important when dealing with serious injuries or complex multi-vehicle accidents.

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