Driver arrested in fatal crash that killed Lakeville North sophomore
driver is now in police custody after a deadly crash left one person dead and two others severely injured in Burnsville Saturday morning
Law enforcement confirmed Monday that Sydney Kohner, a sophomore at Lakeville North High School, died in the crash.
We extend our deepest sympathy to the Kohner family. This is an especially difficult time for our Lakeville North students and staff, and our community as a whole,” Stephanie Kass, communications/public relations executive director with Lakeville Area Schools, said. Grief and mental health resources will be available for students on Monday.
In a Monday evening release, Burnsville police said it had arrested the driver of the vehicle, a 21-year-old Farmington man, for criminal vehicular homicide. He has not yet been formally charged in the case. Police say the Dakota County Attorney will decide on charges.
The Burnsville Police Department says it was investigating a noise complaint at the Best Western Premier Nicollet Inn. When they arrived, officers said they noticed three people get into a vehicle and speed away from the parking lot
