A Minneapolis woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly striking a man with her vehicle during a hit-and-run incident.
The incident occurred on May 15, 2026, at about 1:35 p.m. in the area of 43rd Avenue South and East 53rd Street.
Riniyah Brinique Allen, 26, of Minneapolis, faces charges of 2nd-degree murder without intent while committing a felony, and two counts of criminal vehicular homicide—one for leaving the scene of a collision and another for operating a motor vehicle in a grossly negligent manner.
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According to the complaint, officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of a hit-and-run with injuries. Upon arrival, they learned that an adult male victim had been struck by a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, which was later identified as belonging to Allen. Witnesses reported that the victim had been put onto the vehicle’s hood and then ejected onto the ground, sustaining a closed head injury. The victim succumbed to his injuries on May 17, 2026.
Witnesses described how Allen drove the vehicle towards the victim after he attempted to intervene when a male passenger, identified as Jordan Frost, was rummaging through the victim’s personal vehicle. After striking the victim, Allen allegedly made rapid accelerations and sharp braking maneuvers in an attempt to expel him from the hood. Eyewitness accounts indicated that Allen’s driving was aggressive, leaving tire marks on the pavement before the victim fell to the ground.
Following the incident, Allen and her passengers were seen discarding items stolen from the victim’s vehicle. Officers obtained video surveillance that confirmed the identities of the occupants in the Chevrolet Equinox, including Allen, Jordan Frost and another female, Janaya Frost. The vehicle was tracked by law enforcement, leading to its identification and registration to Allen.
Allen is currently in custody at the Hennepin County Jail with bail set at $1.25 million with conditions. Her next court appearance is set for June 18.
About This Charge
In Minnesota, homicide charges fall under three degrees: § 609.185 (first-degree murder), § 609.19 (second-degree murder) and § 609.195 (third-degree murder). First-degree murder carries a mandatory life sentence; second-degree convictions are presumptive 12 to 40 years; third-degree up to 25 years. The Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission publishes guideline ranges that judges follow except where specific aggravating or mitigating factors are on the record.
