1 presumed dead after SUV runs into river

Published 1:49 pm Saturday, April 5, 2014

RAMSEY  — One man is missing and presumed dead after an SUV plunged into the Mississippi River in Ramsey.

Police say the Hummer went off a road, cut through a yard and came to rest about 175 yards from shore about 1:30 a.m. Friday.

A man fell off the roof into the river as rescuers launched a boat. A 42-year-old man was brought to shore. Police say he appeared to be intoxicated, was uncooperative and gave officers only vague answers to questions.

Email newsletter signup

Police say the missing man, a 39-year-old from Ramsey, owned the Hummer.

Kelly Bochenski, who watched the incident play out, says it looked like the vehicle was purposely driven into the river.