Two men die after vehicle fleeing Ramsey County deputy crashes in St. Paul

ST. PAUL — Two men died after an Acura RDX crashed into a tree during a brief pursuit by a Ramsey County deputy early Saturday, November 7, 2026, according to the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office.

A deputy attempted to stop the Acura just after midnight at Rose Avenue East and Burr Street North. The driver fled, and the pursuit lasted approximately 50 seconds over about one mile, the sheriff’s office said. According to the release, the deputy remained about three blocks behind while the Acura exceeded 100 mph, hit a dip at Wheelock Parkway, lost control and struck a tree at Payne and Nebraska avenues.

Both occupants were ejected, and the vehicle sustained catastrophic damage. One man died at the scene. The other was taken to Regions Hospital, where he later died.

The sheriff’s office said the person believed to have been driving was a 27-year-old man with outstanding felony warrants involving drug possession, trafficking and fleeing police. The passenger was a 29-year-old man. Authorities said their names would be released after the medical examiner confirms their identities and their families are notified.

Source: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office news release dated November 7, 2026, supplied to Minnesota Now. Related MN CRIME reporting.