Both drivers in early-morning Rochester crash allegedly admitted to drug use
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(ABC 6 News) – Two drivers face possible drug charges following a crash early Tuesday morning.
According to Rochester police, a 20-year-old woman in a Pontiac sedan was turning left from 52 to 19th street at about 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, May 16.
According to Minnesota traffic cams, a 20-year-old man on a Yamaha moped allegedly ran a light and crashed into her car.
The moped driver and his 49-year-old male passenger were taken to St. Marys Hospital. The 49-year-old had a “severe leg injury,” according to police, while the driver had minor injuries.
Rochester police say both of the 20-year-old drivers admitted to using marijuana before the crash, and law enforcement drew blood from them for testing.
The moped driver and his 49-year-old male passenger were taken to St. Marys Hospital. The 49-year-old had a "severe leg injury," according to police, while the driver had minor injuries.
There were no arrests, but the blood draw results are pending, police say.