Driver killed after motorhome catches fire on Interstate 35E in Eagan

The driver was identified as a 30-year-old from Inver Grove Heights.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
September 30, 2024 at 9:54PM

A stalled motorhome on the side of Interstate 35E in Eagan caught fire Sunday, killing a 30-year-old driver inside.

The incident was reported at 10:18 p.m. on northbound I-35E at Northwood Parkway, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

It’s unclear how the motorhome caught fire, but the driver was unable to exit in time. The State Patrol identified the driver as Steven R. Tekautz of Inver Grove Heights.

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