Bicyclist Killed in Minneapolis Blue Line Light Rail Collision

A bicyclist, identified as 38-year-old Miles Patak of Minneapolis, was killed after colliding with a Blue Line light rail train near East 42nd Street and Hiawatha Avenue in south Minneapolis. The incident occurred around 9:50 p.m. on Sunday, and Patak was declared dead at the scene due to multiple blunt force injuries. The Metro Transit Police Department is leading the investigation, and no other injuries were reported. As a result of the collision, Blue Line light rail service between the Franklin and Ft. Snelling stations was suspended and replaced with temporary bus service. Authorities continue to update details as the investigation progresses. This fatal crash highlights ongoing concerns about bicyclist safety around rail crossings in the region.