Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in NW Rochester
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Rochester police are reporting that a pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon.
Rochester Police Investigating Death of Pedestrian
Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson said the fatal incident was reported around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Superior Drive and Heritage Place Northwest. Preliminary information indicates the vehicle was traveling south on Superior Drive when it struck an adult woman as the driver turned left onto Heritage Place.
Life-Saving Efforts Unsuccessful
Grayson said first responders attempted life-saving measures, but the woman died from her injuries. Her name and the name of the motorist have not been released.
Police Forensic Unit Processing Evidence
The Rochester Police Department’s Forensic Mapping Unit is processing evidence at the scene.
The Rochester Fire Department and Mayo Clinic Ambulance assisted police in responding to the incident.
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