A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle while performing survey work in New Market Township, according to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. The accident, which took place near the intersection of Texas Avenue and 230th Street East, happened just before noon on Monday, with emergency services receiving the call at 11:50 am.
The individual hit was a 44-year-old man from Minneapolis. He was northbound on Texas Avenue when a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by a 58-year-old Lonsdale resident, struck him. The driver, who was buckled up at the time and unharmed, does not seem to have been under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the crash. Despite the efforts to quickly render aid, the survey worker was pronounced dead at the scene.
Sheriff Luke Hennen conveyed his sympathies to the victim’s family, stating, "This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones," as noted by the Scott County Sheriff's Office. He further highlighted the importance of driver alertness, reinforcing the message that attentiveness on the roads is vital for preventing such tragic occurrences involving pedestrians and roadside workers alike.
Several bystanders stopped to offer life-saving aid before the first responders arrived. The Scott County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on the scene by local police, fire departments, an ambulance service, and the Minnesota State Patrol. An investigation into the accident is currently being conducted by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office, and the Minnesota State Patrol. The identity of the deceased will be positively confirmed by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office.
