Pedestrian Killed on Highway in Northern Twin Cities Suburb
Blaine, MN (MinnesotaNow) - A pedestrian was killed Saturday night in a crash on a busy highway in a northern Twin Cities suburb.
Pedestrian hit after entering lane of traffic
The Minnesota State Patrol says the fatal crash was reported around 7:50 p.m. in Blaine. According to the preliminary crash report, a pickup truck was traveling north on Highway 65 near the 125th Avenue interchange when the pedestrian entered the lane of traffic and was struck by the vehicle.
Victim was a 42-year-old man from Blaine
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been identified as 42-year-old Anthony Wallace Santeramo of Blaine.
The State Patrol identified the driver of the pickup truck as 41-year-old Scott Cardy of Ham Lake. He was not injured.
Alcohol not involved
The crash report indicates alcohol was not involved.
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