Man dies in traffic accident on I-35 Friday evening

BURNSVILLE, Minnesota – The State Patrol has identified the 35-year-old man killed in a crash on I-35W near Burnsville Friday evening.

On Saturday, police said Eloy Saucedo Gonzalez of Burnsville was killed.

According to authorities, a 2000 Toyota Tacoma was traveling south on I-35W when it struck a guardrail on the right side of the 66th Street exit lane. The Tacoma crossed all lanes, struck a Toyota Prius, and then struck the guardrail on the left lane.

Both vehicles came to a stop on the left shoulder, officials said.

None of the men in the Prius were injured.

Officials said Gonzalez was not wearing a seatbelt when he crashed. It was not disclosed whether alcohol played a role in the crash.