Eden Prairie woman dies in vehicle fire on Highway 5

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (KMSP) - The Minnesota State Patrol responded to a fatal vehicle fire that occurred on Highway 5 near Mitchell Road in Eden Prairie, Wednesday afternoon. Both the vehicle, a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country, and the driver were on fire, according to the incident report. 

Susan Jean Clark, 66, of Eden Prairie was transported to HCMC, but died as a result of her injuries. 

Eden Prairie Fire is investigating the death. 

Eastbound Highway 5 was closed for investigation from Venture Lane to Mitchell Drive for several hours.