Crash between St. Paul fire truck and car kills woman
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A crash between a Chevy Malibu and a St. Paul Fire Department fire truck sent one woman to the hospital, where she ultimately died.
What officials are saying
In an update Saturday night, authorities said that 76-year-old Dianne Susan Kyte, who was injured in the crash, has died from her injuries.
A crash report from the Minnesota State Patrol states the crash happened near the intersection of 7th Street East and Cedar Street around 7:50 p.m.
Officials say the crash happened when the fire truck was southbound on Cedar Street and the Chevy Malibu was westbound on 7th Street East. The two vehicles then collided at the intersection.
Kyte, who was a passenger inside the Malibu, was taken to the hospital for her injuries, where she later died.
The driver of the Malibu, a 77-year-old man, also reportedly sustained a non-life-threatening injury but did not need hospital treatment.
Background
Road conditions were reportedly dry at the time of the crash, and no alcohol is suspected of being involved.
FOX 9 reached out to the St. Paul Fire Department for more information and will update this story if they respond.
Statement from St. Paul Fire Department and mayor
The St. Paul Fire Department released a statement on Monday about the victim and her family.
"Sakeena and I are deeply saddened by Mrs. Kyte's passing," said Mayor Melvin Carter. "We extend our condolences to her loved ones in mourning today, and are keeping Mr. Kyte in our prayers as he recovers."
"The tragic death of a loved one is something no family should ever have to experience," said Fire Chief Butch Inks. "I hold Mrs. Kyte in my prayers and pray for peace and healing for the entire Kyte family."