A man was killed Tuesday evening in St. Paul's South Como neighborhood after a vehicle struck him at the intersection of Front Avenue and Grotto Street North. Officers found him lying in the street with severe head injuries, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was not there when police arrived but was found a short time later and taken into custody, according to police.
Crash details
Shortly before 6:30 p.m., officers responded to reports of a pedestrian hit at Front Avenue and Grotto Street North, according to CBS Minnesota. Responders found the man with severe head trauma, and he was pronounced dead at the scene, the outlet reported. The St. Paul Police Department's Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Unit is leading the investigation and is canvassing the area for evidence.
Driver located and detained
As FOX 9 reported, police said the driver was not on scene initially but was found nearby a short time later and taken into custody. Authorities have not publicly released the driver's name or said whether formal charges have been filed. Investigators have not yet said what, if any, role impairment, speed, or other factors may have played in the crash.
Local reporting and updates
KARE 11 also covered the incident and updated its report Tuesday night with information from the St. Paul Police Department. This story will be updated if police or the Ramsey County medical examiner release additional details about the victim or any charges. For now, the known timeline and scene location come from police statements shared with local outlets.
Wider context
State transportation officials and safety advocates have noted that roadway fatalities have climbed in recent years and that dangerous intersections, speed, and impairment continue to appear as recurring risk factors. Minnesota's updated Strategic Highway Safety Plan outlines steps to address the trend. Per MnDOT's safety plan, the state is pursuing engineering, enforcement, and education measures aimed at reducing deaths. The St. Paul crash follows other recent pedestrian fatalities in the Twin Cities area, including a twilight crash in Inver Grove Heights.
What to expect next
Investigators with the St. Paul Police Department's Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Unit will continue to reconstruct the scene and review any available footage, police said, per FOX 9. Officials say more information will be released as the investigation progresses and after notifications to the victim's next of kin are completed.
