MAHNOMEN COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — In the early hours of Friday, July 18, a pedestrian was tragically struck and killed by a vehicle on Highway 59, just south of the city of Mahnomen.
State Patrol officials confirm the deadly crash occurred along a stretch of two-lane highway outside city limits, though the exact location and the direction the vehicle was traveling have not yet been released. Authorities also have not disclosed whether the driver remained at the scene or sustained injuries.
As of late Friday morning, the identity of the pedestrian has not been released. Investigators are working to piece together how and where the incident occurred. The driver’s vehicle and any potential contributing factors have not been detailed.
The Minnesota State Patrol is leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.