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Champlin man killed in Hwy 169 crash in Edina

A Champlin man died in a crash on Highway 169 in Edina on April 27, 2026, the FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul report said.

The article did not immediately identify the man or give a cause for the crash.

More information will be posted as authorities release it and as FOX 9 updates its coverage.

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  • Victim identified as Ryan Michael Eiler, 32, of Champlin
  • Crash occurred just before 12:40 p.m. Sunday on northbound Hwy 169 near Hwy 62 in Edina
  • Toyota RAV4 abruptly swerved left and hit the cement median barrier
  • Eiler was wearing a seat belt, road conditions were dry, and alcohol was not detected
  • He was taken to Hennepin Healthcare, where he later died; cause of crash remains under investigation

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April 27, 2026
12:53 AM
Highway 169 crash in Edina leaves Champlin man dead
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul by [email protected] (Jeff Wald)