The Rochester Police Department (RPD) is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of an elderly man on Wednesday night, September 3, 2025.
At approximately 10:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of 30th Avenue SE, East Circle Drive, and Stadium View Place SE after receiving reports of a two-vehicle collision. When they arrived, first responders discovered two vehicles heavily damaged in the roadway.
Preliminary findings indicate that a vehicle traveling southbound on East Circle Drive collided with another vehicle that was exiting Stadium View Place SE. The impact caused severe injuries to the driver of the second vehicle, a 74-year-old man. Despite the immediate response of emergency personnel, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A passenger in his vehicle, along with the driver of the southbound vehicle, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Both were treated at the scene and then transported by Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service to a local hospital for further care. Authorities have not yet released their identities.
The crash prompted a temporary closure of the intersection as officers conducted on-site investigations and collected evidence to better understand the circumstances leading to the collision. RPD has confirmed that no citations were issued at the scene. At this time, the department has not announced whether speed, impairment, or other contributing factors are suspected.
“This is a tragic incident, and our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of the man who lost his life,” an RPD spokesperson said Thursday morning. “Our investigators are working to determine the cause of the crash, and we will continue to gather all relevant information.”
The fatal accident has raised concerns among some community members about traffic safety in the area, particularly along East Circle Drive, which is known for steady traffic volumes and complex intersections. Officials have not yet commented on whether roadway design or visibility played a role in the collision.
The Rochester Police Department is expected to release more details as the investigation progresses. For now, the community is left mourning the loss of a neighbor and friend, while two others recover from their injuries.
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