Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Minnesota Highway, Driver Injured

Plymouth, MN (KROC-AM News)- A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle along a Twin Cities highway early Monday morning. 

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Officials say the person driving the vehicle involved in the deadly incident was injured. The State Patrol responded to the scene of the fatality shortly after 5:30 a.m.

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Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Mustang on Hwy. 55 in Plymouth Monday Morning

The fatal collision occurred at the intersection of Hwy. 55 and Revere Ln. in Plymouth. A westbound Mustang struck the walker, the state crash report says. 

Authorities are describing the pedestrian as an 83-year-old man from Minatare, NE. His name and more information regarding his death is set to be released by Tuesday afternoon. 

The State Patrol identified the Mustang driver as 48-year-old Kenneth Dawayne Ward of Elk River. He was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries. 

The state crash report does not say if the pedestrian was in the crosswalk. The intersection is controlled by a stoplight and the report does not describe the status of the traffic light.

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