Minneapolis (trfnews.i234.me) — A 47-year-old man died Tuesday night after a snowplow hit him in a parking lot at Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport, according to airport officials.
Pedestrian Struck in Airport Parking Lot
Authorities say the incident happened just after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Airport police responded to the MSP Airport area near the LSG Sky Chefs facility on the 3100 block of East 73rd Street.
The site is just south of Terminal 2 at the busy Twin Cities airport.
Dispatchers had received a 911 call that a pedestrian had been run over in the lot.
Officers and medical crews arrived and found the man had been struck by a snowplow operating in the area.
Despite efforts to save him, authorities say the man died from his injuries at the scene.
Employer Confirms Worker’s Death
On Wednesday, company officials with LSG Sky Chefs confirmed the man was one of their employees.
The catering company provides food and services for airlines that use Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport.
In a written statement, a company spokesperson said the loss is being felt across the workplace.
The spokesperson said the death affects the entire team, especially co-workers who saw him every day.
LSG Sky Chefs also expressed sympathy to the man’s family and friends.
His name has not yet been released by authorities, pending full family notification.
State Patrol Assists in Ongoing Investigation
The Minnesota State Patrol is helping MSP Airport Police with the investigation.
Troopers are working with airport officers to review the crash scene and collect evidence.
Officials are expected to look at lighting, weather, and snow removal operations in the lot.
They will also review the actions of the snowplow operator in the minutes before the impact.
Investigators have not yet released details about possible charges or citations.
More information may be posted later by the Minnesota State Patrol or airport officials as the case continues.
Airport leaders say safety remains a top concern during winter operations, when plows and other heavy equipment move near workers and vehicles.
Officials are urging drivers and pedestrians to use extra caution in snowy and icy conditions at the airport and across Minnesota.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
