Dog bites 3 people, including toddler, after jumping from SUV window on Eden Prairie exit ramp, police say

WCCO digital update: Morning of Aug. 17, 2023

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Police are investigating a dog attack involving three victims, including a toddler, on an Eden Prairie exit ramp Wednesday afternoon.

It happened at the top of the westbound Highway 494 ramp to Flying Cloud Drive at about 2:30 p.m. Police say when a man walked up to an SUV while panhandling, one of the three dogs inside the vehicle jumped out the window. The dog then chased down and bit the man, a woman and 2-year-old child who were with him.

MnDOT

MORE NEWS: Tax rebate payments could hit Minnesotans' accounts this week

Police say when the driver opened their door to get the dog, the other two dogs jumped out, though they didn't bite anyone.

All three victims were treated at an area hospital for bite wounds, and all are expected to survive.

Police say the driver is cooperating.

Read more
f

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies in our cookie policy and how you can control them by clicking Manage Settings. By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.