Man walking his dog killed after being hit by SUV on Christmas Eve
St. Paul police squad car. (FOX 9)
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Police have identified the man and his dog died after being struck by a vehicle in St. Paul on Sunday night.
The St. Paul Police Department said officers responded to the collision around 8:15 p.m. at the intersection of Maryland Avenue West and Park Street.
At the scene, authorities found a pedestrian and his dog, who were pronounced dead by fire medics. On Tuesday, police identified the man killed as 64-year-old Steven Wirtz of St. Paul. His 2-year-old German Shepherd also died in the crash.
Authorities are still investigating the circumstances of the crash but say a motorist struck the man and his dog. The driver stayed on scene, and police say they are cooperating with investigators.
The incident remains under investigation.