In a tragic early morning incident on Wednesday, a man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Minneapolis, authorities said. The Minneapolis Police Department reported that officers from the Second Precinct were called to the scene outside a gas station at 2nd Ave. SE and Hennepin Ave. E around 2:30 a.m., where they discovered the victim already deceased after being run over.
Details from MPD indicate the unidentified man walked in front of a Hennepin County Plow Truck as it was exiting a gas station parking lot. The driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, is said to be cooperating with the investigation. No arrests have been made in connection with the incident, police confirmed. The case has been assigned a GO number of 24-032613.
According to the official bulletin released by the authorities, forensic scientists from the Minneapolis Police Forensic Division were at the scene to process and collect evidence. The case has drawn the attention of the Minnesota State Patrol and homicide detectives, who are working actively to piece together the circumstances of this fatal encounter.
The identity of the man and the precise cause of his death will be revealed by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner at a later time. Meanwhile, law enforcement urges anyone with information about the tragedy to reach out to CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be submitted through their website. All tips are anonymous, and those providing details leading to an arrest, and conviction might be in line for a financial reward.
