Officials ID SUV driver killed in wrong-way collision in Anoka County

Survivors include the woman's husband and children ages 5, 6 and 12.

December 28, 2023 at 2:07PM
Sarah J. Rajanen (With permission from GoFundMe/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Officials have identified the driver of an SUV who died over the weekend in a wrong-way collision with another SUV in Anoka County.

Sarah J. Rajanen, 32, of Lino Lakes was severely injured in the crash about 1:45 p.m. Saturday in Columbus on NE. Lake Drive near 141st Avenue, the Sheriff's Office said.

Emergency responders gave aid to Rajanen at the scene, where she died, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Rajanen was heading north on Lake Drive and strayed into the southbound lane. Her vehicle struck an SUV heading the other way, the Sheriff's Office said.

Her survivors included husband, Mark, and children ages 5, 6 and 12, according to an online fundraising campaign started to help the family with expenses related to the crash.

The other driver was injured and last reported to be in stable condition. Officials have yet to release his identity.

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