MN Traffic Deaths Down, Still Above Pre-Pandemic Level

(St. Paul, MN)  —  Minnesota is seeing fewer deadly crashes in 2022 compared to last year.  The Minnesota State Patrol says nearly 270 people were killed on Minnesota roads so far this year, while almost 300 died by this time last year.  MSP says numbers are still well above pre-pandemic crash death levels.  Authorities say excessive speed is the top factor in deadly crashes in the state.