MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA — The Minneapolis community is mourning the loss of Calvin Robert Wolfe, a 15-year-old who was identified as one of three people killed in a serious crash involving a stolen vehicle and a semitrailer early Tuesday morning, September 29, 2026.
The collision happened around 4:10 a.m. near Southeast Fourth Street and the Interstate 35W exit ramp, close to the University of Minnesota campus. The crash involved a Hyundai Elantra carrying seven teenagers and young adults and a semitrailer.
According to Minneapolis police, the vehicle was traveling west on Southeast Fourth Street before striking the trailer of a semitrailer that was exiting southbound I-35W. The impact caused the Hyundai to become trapped underneath the trailer.
Calvin Robert Wolfe Identified as Crash Victim
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner identified Calvin Robert Wolfe, 15, as one of the people who died in the crash.
Authorities have not released details confirming whether Wolfe was driving the vehicle or riding as a passenger. Officials have also not publicly identified the other two people who died.
Police said one of the other victims was a female passenger seated in the rear of the vehicle. The identities of those victims were still pending official release.
Four Others Injured in Collision
Investigators said seven people were inside the Hyundai when the crash occurred.
Four survivors were rescued from the vehicle and taken to Hennepin Healthcare for treatment. The injured passengers included two 18-year-old men, a 17-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy.
Early reports indicated that some of the injuries could be life-threatening.
The driver of the semitrailer was not injured and remained at the scene while authorities investigated the collision.
Investigation Into Fatal Crash Continues
According to police, the Hyundai had been reported stolen before the crash. Investigators said preliminary information suggested the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed before the collision.
Authorities have not released a complete timeline of events leading up to the crash, and the circumstances surrounding the vehicle’s movement before the collision remain under investigation.
Emergency crews worked to remove occupants from the damaged vehicle as investigators collected evidence from the scene.
Minneapolis Police Investigating
Minneapolis police traffic investigators and forensic teams responded to the crash site to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The southbound I-35W exit near Southeast Fourth Street and nearby roads were temporarily affected while emergency crews and investigators worked at the scene.
Authorities continue reviewing evidence as they work to determine the full sequence of events.
Remembering Calvin Robert Wolfe
Calvin Robert Wolfe’s identification brought attention to one of the young lives lost in a crash that left multiple families facing an unexpected tragedy.
At 15 years old, details about Calvin’s personal life, family, interests and future goals had not been publicly released in the information available.
As the investigation continues, additional information about Calvin and the other victims may become available through family statements or official announcements.
Funeral and Memorial Information
Funeral arrangements, visitation details and memorial services for Calvin Robert Wolfe had not been publicly announced at the time of reporting.
Any future updates regarding services or remembrance events should come from Calvin’s family or authorized representatives.
The Minneapolis community continues to await further information while authorities investigate the crash that claimed three young lives.
Latest Update
The Minneapolis Police Department remains focused on determining what happened before the Hyundai crashed into the semitrailer.
Calvin Robert Wolfe has been confirmed as one of the three people killed in the collision. Further details about the crash, the other victims and the investigation may be released as authorities continue their work.
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