Driver strikes pedestrian on Highway 52 NB in St. Paul

Morning headlines from Feb. 1, 2024 03:51

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A driver struck a pedestrian on Highway 52 in St. Paul Thursday afternoon, causing a temporary closure.

The pedestrian’s condition in unknown, though the Minnesota State Patrol called it a “serious injury crash.” It happened on the northbound side of the highway at Eaton Street just before 3 p.m.

The pedestrian was walking across the highway when the driver hit them, the patrol said.

The northbound lanes were closed while authorities cleared the scene, but reopened shortly before 4:15 p.m.

This is a developing story. Stay with WCCO for more information.

This story was originally published here.

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