Shakopee man dies in single-car crash

August 23, 2009 at 3:56AM

An 84-year-old Shakopee man died Saturday when his car ran off the road in Hopkins, hitting a light pole.

The crash happened shortly after 5 p.m. as the driver was heading north on Hwy. 169 and took the eastbound Hwy. 7 ramp, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

The victim's name was not released Saturday evening, pending notification of his family.

SARAH LEMAGIE

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