Driver killed after fleeing accident, crashing into semi and rolling off the I-35

LAKEVILLE, Minn. (FOX 9) - A 39-year-old driving a 2022 Lincoln Aviator was killed early Saturday morning after he struck one car, fled the scene, hit a semi, then rolled off Interstate 35 in Lakeville. 

According to the Minnesota State Patrol the 39-year-old first rear ended a 44-year-old driving a Toyota Corolla near 210 Street West. After failing to stop at that crash, he then drove off and eventually hit a semi-truck while traveling at a high rate of speed. 

When then rolled off the interstate and was ejected from the car. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the incident, according to the report. 

The crash is still under investigation. The Minnesota State Patrol identified the 39-year-old driver as Mark Pasvogel of Burnsville. 

No other injuries were reported.