Driver accused of being drunk, causing collision on I-694 that killed couple

Officials have identified the driver accused of drunkenly causing a collision in Arden Hills last week that killed two people in one of the other vehicles.

Luis Tipantuna, 31, of Minneapolis remains held in the Ramsey County jail in connection with the crash that occurred about 8:45 a.m. Friday on Interstate 694 and killed Karin Leigh O'Connor, 74, and Curtis John O'Connor, 76, a couple from New Brighton, the State Patrol said.

Jail records indicate that Tipantuna is being held on suspicion of criminal vehicular homicide and having a blood alcohol content greater than the legal limit of 0.08%. Charges could be filed as soon as Tuesday.

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