Janise Luna Severely Injured in Chain Reaction Crash at Minneapolis Train Crossing – October 15, 2025

In Minneapolis, Minnesota, Janise Luna was critically injured in a chain reaction crash at a train crossing on Central Avenue Northeast early Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Luna was operating a Cadillac Escalade when she was rear-ended by a suspected impaired driver traveling at approximately 70 mph. The impact propelled both vehicles onto the path of a passing train around 2:30 a.m. Emergency responders transported both drivers to Hennepin County Medical Center. Luna sustained severe injuries, including a broken pelvis, spinal fractures, and head trauma.

Authorities have yet to file charges against the alleged impaired driver, a 32-year-old man from Fridley, Minnesota, who also sustained life-threatening injuries. Luna, a mother of three and the sole provider for her family, faces a prolonged recovery requiring extensive medical care and rehabilitation. A GoFundMe campaign has been established to support her medical expenses, highlighting the ongoing financial and emotional challenges her family faces.