On or about April 21, 2026, Rogers police responded to a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado with Minnesota license plates SCD355 that crashed into electric boxes at the intersection of Diamond Lake Road and Rogers Drive in Rogers, Hennepin County, Minnesota, around 7:43P.M. The driver of the truck was identified as RONALD LYLE ADLER [DOB REDACTED], Defendant herein. Defendant appeared to maybe have struck his head. Defendant appeared to have bloodshot and glassy eyes. Witness confirmed that Defendant was traveling northbound on Rogers Dr. Approaching the intersection at Diamond Lake Rd. Adler then made a left turn at a high rate of speed.
While turning, he struck the traffic light, went over the curb, and then collided with the electrical boxes near the traffic light on the northwest corner of the intersection. Police believed Defendant was under the influence and he admitted to drinking three beers. Defendant had clues of impairment in the HGN test. In a preliminary breath test, Defendant registered a 0.194 blood alcohol content. Defendant was transported to North Memorial and police obtained a search warrant for Defendant's blood.
The warrant return was filed back with the court at 9:07 P.M., where law enforcement took two vials of blood and sent those to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) for testing. The BCA analyzed the samples and determined Defendant's blood had an alcohol concentration of 0.199 ± 0.011 grams per 100 milliliters of blood. The vehicle Defendant drove was owned by T. V., Victim herein. Defendant did not have permission to take or drive the vehicle at this time. Law enforcement learned the truck was a company truck used by the company Defendant worked for.
No one gave permission to take or drive the truck. Previously the truck had a dead battery, which means Defendant likely jumped or provided a new battery for the truck. The company owner that Defendant worked for stated Defendant called and left voicemails from Defendant begging to not be fired for smashing the truck. Again, the owner of the truck and business confirmed Defendant did not have permission to take or drive the truck. Defendant is not in custody for this offense. Defendant's license shows he has an ignition interlock restriction due to prior DWI convictions.
While none of the convictions are within 10 years, the State is requesting a warrant for Defendant as he does have prior DWI convictions and was supposed to be driving a vehicle with ignition interlock at the time of this incident.
