Brooklyn Park hit-and-run: Woman killed while walking along Highway 252
Map of deadly pedestrian hit-and-run in Brooklyn Park. (FOX 9)
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - A 25-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash while walking along Highway 252 in Brooklyn Park early Tuesday morning.
Deadly hit-and-run in Brooklyn Park
What we know:
The Minnesota State Patrol said the crash happened around 1:22 a.m. on Highway 252 between Brookdale Avenue and 73rd Avenue.
According to authorities, a woman was walking along the right shoulder of the southbound lanes when a dark gray Toyota RAV4 traveling at a high rate of speed struck her. The driver did not stop and left the scene before law enforcement arrived.
Investigators say two witnesses who knew the woman had stopped nearby and were trying to convince her to get into their vehicle when the crash occurred.
What we don't know:
The crash report did not say why the woman was walking along the shoulder of the highway, though alcohol is suspected to have been a factor. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Suspect SUV information
Dig deeper:
The Minnesota State Patrol is asking for the public’s help locating an SUV believed to be connected to the fatal hit-and-run crash.
Investigators are searching for a dark gray 2016-2019 Toyota RAV4 that may have front passenger-side damage. Authorities say the SUV may also be missing the passenger-side mirror and fog lamp, and could have damage to the passenger-side door rain guard.
Anyone who has seen the vehicle or has information about its possible location is asked to contact the Minnesota State Patrol at 763-279-4559.
What's next:
The crash remains under investigation.
The Source: This story uses information from a Minnesota State Patrol crash report.