A Saturday evening walk ended in tragedy in Inver Grove Heights when a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and later died at Regions Hospital, according to police. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. near Upper 55th Street East and Blaine Avenue, a busy local intersection. First responders performed life-saving measures at the scene before the victim was taken to St. Paul, but doctors were unable to save the person.
Crash details and response
In a news release reported by KROC, Inver Grove Heights police said officers arrived to find the pedestrian in the roadway. M Health paramedics transported the person to Regions Hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. Investigators say the collision remains under review, and the department is working with other agencies to reconstruct exactly how the crash unfolded.
What officers reported
KSTP reported that the driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, and that impairment is not suspected at this time. The Minnesota State Patrol is assisting with crash reconstruction, according to the outlet, and police are asking anyone who witnessed the impact to come forward with information or video.
Identity and next steps
The victim's name has not yet been released. KRFO Kat Kountry 105 reports that the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office will publicly identify the person after relatives have been notified. Authorities have not announced any charges and say they will share more details as the investigation moves ahead.
Why this stretch matters
Upper 55th Street is a major east–west corridor in Inver Grove Heights, and the city has detailed both recent and planned improvements along that segment, which can shift traffic patterns and lane setups. The official city project page describes work between Blaine and Cahill avenues, a stretch many local drivers know well.
Investigators are urging anyone with information, cellphone footage or dash-cam video from the area around the time of the crash to contact the Inver Grove Heights Police Department so they can piece together what happened. This story will be updated if police or the medical examiner release additional information.
