Blaine, MN – Authorities Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Saturday Night
A woman was struck and killed by a pickup truck while walking in traffic in Blaine on Saturday around 7:17 p.m.
According to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office, police responded to reports of a pedestrian near Lexington Avenue Northeast and 125th Avenue Northeast. The woman was hit shortly before officers arrived on the scene.
Witnesses reported that a man driving southbound on Lexington Avenue Northeast collided with the woman. She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Her identity has not yet been released.
The pickup truck driver is cooperating with authorities, who stated the crash remains under investigation.
This incident has led to increased concerns about pedestrian safety in the area.
For more information, authorities encourage the public to stay tuned for updates.