4 Hospitalized After Brooklyn Park Squad Car Crash

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Four people were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a crash involving a Brooklyn Park police squad car and two other vehicles on Wednesday afternoon. The squad car was responding to an emergency call with its lights and siren activated when it was struck by a Chevy Equinox going through the intersection, causing the squad car to roll over and hit a Toyota Highlander.

Why it matters

Crashes involving emergency vehicles responding to calls are a serious public safety concern, as they can put both officers and civilians at risk. This incident highlights the need for heightened awareness and caution when emergency vehicles are operating, as well as the importance of proper procedures and training for emergency response driving.

The details

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred just after 3:20 p.m. at the intersection of 85th Avenue North and Zane Avenue North in Brooklyn Park. The squad car was traveling west on 85th Avenue with its emergency lights and siren activated when it was struck by the southbound Chevy Equinox. The impact caused the squad car to roll over and hit the Toyota Highlander that was stopped at the intersection. Two people in the squad car and two people in the Equinox were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

• The crash occurred just after 3:20 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

What’s next

The Minnesota State Patrol is continuing to investigate the crash to determine the exact cause and any contributing factors.