Calvin Robert Wolfe Obituary, Minneapolis Death: 15-Year-Old Dies in Early Morning Crash

Calvin Robert Wolfe, 15, was among three people who died in a serious traffic collision in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the early hours of Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

According to reporting by MPR News, Minneapolis police and the Hennepin County Medical Examiner identified Wolfe as one of the victims on September 30. The crash involved a Hyundai Elantra and a semi-truck near Southeast Fourth Street and the Interstate 35W exit, close to the University of Minnesota campus. <Cite refs={[“turn618543search0”,“turn618543search1”]}/>

Police reported that seven young people were inside the Hyundai when it collided with the semi-trailer shortly after 4 a.m. The impact left the car lodged beneath the trailer. Three occupants died, while four others were taken to hospital with serious injuries. The truck driver was not injured and cooperated with investigators. <Cite refs={[“turn618543search0”,“turn618543search9”]}/>

Authorities said the vehicle had been reported stolen and that preliminary findings indicated it was travelling at a high rate of speed. Investigators believe speed contributed to the collision. Officials have not publicly confirmed whether Wolfe was driving or sitting in the passenger seat.

The second identified victim was 19-year-old Shiya Talise Sargent. Authorities had not publicly released the identity of the third person who died in the crash in the reports available on September 30. <Cite refs={[“turn618543search0”,“turn618543search4”]}/>

Wolfe’s death has brought attention to the young lives lost and the other teenagers affected by the collision. Details about his family, education, personal interests, and funeral arrangements were not confirmed in the sources reviewed.

The investigation remains ongoing. Readers seeking verified updates should follow announcements from the Minneapolis Police Department and the Hennepin County Medical Examiner, along with established local news outlets.