KARE 11 Investigates: Postal worker Kingsley Bimpong died after Eagan police officers allegedly mistook a stroke for drug impairment.
Kingsley Bimpong was jailed instead of being hospitalized; the video allegedly shows jail guards ignoring his suffering for hours.
Eagan Police Department Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 10, 2025
City of Eagan Statement on November 2024 Incident Involving Mr. Kingsley Bimpong
Eagan, MN — On November 16, 2024, an Eagan police officer observed a vehicle traveling the wrong way into oncoming traffic. The driver, later identified as Kingsley Bimpong, was stopped by officers out of concern for his safety and that of others on the road.
During the traffic stop, Mr. Bimpong was asked, and denied, having any medical conditions that could explain his erratic behavior. Mr. Bimpong appeared to be impaired but did not display signs of a serious medical emergency. An officer trained as a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) responded to the scene. DREs are not emergency medical responders, not medical professionals; their evaluations are designed to determine whether an individual may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, not to diagnose medical conditions.
Due to Mr. Bimpong’s apparent intoxication, he was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Officers summoned MHealth paramedics, who observed Mr. Bimpong for approximately 17 minutes before he was transported to the Dakota County Jail. Hours after Eagan officers departed, it was discovered that Mr. Bimpong tragically suffered a fatal stroke.
The City of Eagan extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Bimpong.
Because this matter involves pending litigation, the City will respond to the allegations through the United States District Court and will not be providing further comment at this time.
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