Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Fatal

ICR:

25408776

Date/Time:

10/13/2025 21:56

District:

2400 East Metro

Case Information Contact:

651-779-5900

Media Contact:

MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680

Location:

Northbound Highway 77 just south of I-35E, APPLE VALLEY, Dakota County

This fatal crash involved an unbelted/unrestrained occupant.

Description:

The 2018 Transit Bus and the 2024 Ram 1500 was traveling northbound on Highway 77 when the the Ram collide with the bus and the cable barrier.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Apple Valley Fire and Police Department, Allina EMS, and MN DOT

Information believed complete

Last updated:

10/30/2025 14:21

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2024 Ram 1500

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Ryan Matthew Ebert

Big Lake, MN, USA

Male Age: 44

Injury type:

Fatal

Health Care Facility:

Hennepin County Medical Center - Minneapolis

Seat Belt:

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Vehicle

2018 Transit Bus

Airbag Deployed:

Driver

Phillip Alan Wright

Apple Valley, MN, USA

Male Age: 65

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital - Burnsville

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

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