Press Release
Sent on behalf of the Medina Police Department
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Medina Police Department at 763-473-9209
Fatal accident on HWY 55 in Medina
April 13, 2018 (MEDINA) - At 8:58 p.m. Medina Police Officers responded to a pedestrian hit by a vehicle on Highway 55 at County Road 116. The pedestrian was running north bound across Highway 55 when he was struck by a vehicle traveling westbound on Highway 55.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The Minnesota State Patrol was on scene completing the reconstruction of the accident and the incident is still under investigation.
The pedestrian was identified as a 54-year-old male from Medina. His name is being withheld until family members are notified.
Highway 55 is currently open.
Information provided by Medina Police Chief Edgar Belland. For media inquiries, contact the Medina Police Department at 763-473-9209.
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