Ramsey County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A heartbreaking incident unfolded Thursday afternoon near White Bear Lake, where a 72-year-old woman was struck and killed by an SUV while crossing at a marked crosswalk.
According to Ramsey County deputies, the 46-year-old male driver fled the scene immediately after the collision. Witnesses confirmed that the victim was legally crossing the street when she was hit. The driver later turned himself in at the White Bear Police Department.
A preliminary breath test revealed a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.14—well above the legal limit of 0.08. Authorities say charges are expected, though the victim’s identity has not yet been released.
Did you know?
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A BAC of 0.14 is nearly double the legal limit, impairing reaction time and judgment.
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Fleeing the scene of a fatal crash can result in enhanced felony charges in Minnesota.
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Pedestrian deaths are increasing in the U.S., often linked to distracted or impaired driving.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News