Woman's boyfriend, mom killed in Bloomington crash between motorcycle, Metro Mobility bus

Bloomington, Minnesota, police are investigating after two motorcyclists were killed in a crash Friday night. 

Police say the crash happened around 8:20 p.m. near the 10600 block of Sheridan Avenue South. According to police, two riders were on a motorcycle when it crashed with a Metro Mobility bus. 

Emergency responders arrived at the crash and began lifesaving measures; however, both motorcycle riders were pronounced dead. 

The victims were identified as 23-year-old Joshua Owen Ruedy and 59-year-old Jacqueline Rae Maines. Both were residents of Bloomington.

Brian Stoles said it all happened in his front yard.

"From the sound of the collision, I knew it was going to be bad," Stoles said. "When you come out and see a Metro Mobility bus parked right there, I didn't know what to expect."

The speed limit on the street where it happened is 30 mph, but Stoles says people aren't always following that rule.

"It's a freeway that's masqueraded as a residential street," Stoles said. "I've witnessed a lot of different accidents. This is the first one that's lost a life."

Stoles said he and his wife didn't think twice when trying to save Ruedy and Maines.

"It's what we're called to do," he said.

Now, he's worried another tragedy will occur if something doesn't change.

"I feel for the people that were involved, the family, friends," he said.

Stoles is an avid motorcyclist himself, but says he'll be selling the bike after what he witnessed.

East Valley Animal Clinic honored Maines in an online post, saying she dedicated her life to caring for dogs as their groomer, and that she was a friend when colleagues needed one.

Maine's daughter, Erin, told WCCO that her mom held their family together and was wise, intelligent and loved gardening. She also said Ruedy was Erin's soulmate, and they had been together since 2023.

Metro Transit says the driver of the bus and a passenger also suffered minor injuries.