An 18-year-old Minnesota man already in jail for a separate violent felony now faces a new charge of vehicular homicide after allegedly causing a February crash that claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl.
Authorities say Connor Michael Iversen was behind the wheel of his GMC Sierra pickup on the morning of Feb. 26 when he ran a stop sign and slammed into an SUV carrying six members of the Loycano family. Lilyana Loycano, 11, suffered critical injuries and died days later after being placed on life support.
According to a probable cause affidavit reviewed by Law&Crime, a witness saw Iversen’s truck drive through a four-way stop without slowing down. Investigators later determined he was on his phone in the moments leading up to the crash.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced the new charge on Monday, stating, “Lilyana should still be with her family. This terrible incident serves as another reminder of the devastating impact dangerous driving has on our communities.”
The affidavit alleges Iversen ignored multiple warning signs leading to the intersection and was driving 63 mph in a 50-mph zone. This wasn’t his first brush with reckless driving. Court records show that just two months earlier, in December 2024, he was arrested after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase. Officers reported that Iversen drove erratically, passed illegally, nearly rear-ended other vehicles, and reached speeds of 100 mph before stop sticks brought the pursuit to an end.
After crashing, he allegedly fled on foot but was caught. During questioning, Iversen reportedly admitted he “gets too crazy” when driving and said the Chevy Impala involved in that incident was the third vehicle he had crashed. He was charged with felony fleeing a peace officer.
In March 2025, Iversen was arrested again—this time in connection with a stabbing that resulted in a felony assault charge.
Now facing three separate felony cases, Iversen remains in custody at the Hennepin County Jail on $150,000 bond for the vehicular homicide charge. His next court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 8.
The case has reignited public concerns over distracted and dangerous driving, with officials emphasizing the tragic consequences of reckless behavior behind the wheel.
