BLAINE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A 42-year-old Blaine man died Saturday evening after being struck by a pickup truck on Highway 65 in Anoka County.
The Minnesota State Patrol identified the victim as Anthony Wallace Santeramo of Blaine.
The fatal collision occurred near 125th Avenue at approximately 7:48 p.m. on November 7, 2026.
Pedestrian Struck on Highway 65
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2012 Dodge Ram was traveling northbound on Highway 65.
The pickup approached the area near 125th Avenue when a pedestrian entered the northbound lane of traffic.
The Dodge Ram struck the pedestrian, resulting in a fatal collision.
The incident occurred within the city of Blaine in Anoka County.
Authorities confirmed that only one vehicle was involved in the crash.
Blaine Man Identified as Victim
The Minnesota State Patrol identified the pedestrian as 42-year-old Anthony Wallace Santeramo.
Santeramo was a resident of Blaine, according to the official crash report.
He suffered fatal injuries after being struck by the pickup.
Authorities did not provide additional information about the circumstances that led him to enter the roadway.
The report also did not explain whether Santeramo was attempting to cross Highway 65.
Pickup Driver Escapes Injury
The Dodge Ram was driven by 41-year-old Scott Christopher Cardy of Ham Lake, Minnesota.
Cardy was not injured in the collision, according to the State Patrol.
Investigators confirmed that he was wearing his seat belt when the crash occurred.
The pickup’s airbags did not deploy during the incident.
No additional occupants or injuries were listed in the report.
Dry Road Conditions Reported
The Minnesota State Patrol reported dry pavement at the time of the fatal crash.
Alcohol was not suspected for either the driver or pedestrian, according to the report.
Authorities did not identify speeding, distracted driving, or another contributing factor.
The report did not indicate whether any traffic citations were issued.
Police and Medical Examiner Respond
The Blaine Police Department and Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office assisted with the incident.
The Minnesota State Patrol’s West Metro District handled the crash investigation.
The incident was documented under State Patrol case number 26513366.
The State Patrol marked the crash information as complete in an update issued November 7, 2026, at 9:59 p.m.
Additional information is available in the official Minnesota State Patrol crash report.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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