Pedestrian Hit, Killed Near Busy Edina Intersection

Nov 1

A 53-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a driver Friday night in Edina.

Police were called just after 7:15 p.m. to the intersection of Morningside Road and France Avenue on a report of a crash.

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Responding officers found the man critically injured and he was taken to a hospital where he later died from his injuries. His name has not yet been released, pending family notification.

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Investigators closed France Avenue between 44th Street and Glendale Terrace for about an hour while the Crash Reconstruction Team examined the scene. The roadway reopened around 8:30 p.m.

Authorities have not said what led to the crash and investigation remains ongoing.

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