Minneapolis police say a woman in her 20s was left with potentially life-threatening injuries early Sunday after a car hit her as she crossed Marshall Street Northeast. The driver took off, and officers are now searching for whoever was behind the wheel.
What the police say
Officers were called around 3:10 a.m. to the 1600 block of Marshall Street NE, where they found the woman with injuries described as potentially life-threatening. She was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Investigators told FOX 9 that the woman had been carrying a bag of food when a speeding, dark-colored sedan hit her, and that the vehicle may have been driven by a man. Police have not released additional identifying details as the investigation continues.
Marshall Street safety and planned fix
The latest crash comes on a busy north-south corridor in Northeast Minneapolis that officials and neighbors have long flagged for speeding and safety concerns, and the stretch has not had a full reconstruction in decades. The Minnesota Star Tribune reported that a two-mile segment of Marshall Street is slated for a major rebuild that would add protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and traffic-calming measures.
Hennepin County's project page outlines plans to rebuild the road between 3rd Avenue NE and Lowry Avenue in 2027. City and county officials say the redesign is intended to make crossings safer for people on foot and on bikes.
How to help
Police are asking anyone with information about the crash or the dark-colored sedan to email [email protected] or call 612-673-5845 to leave a voicemail, police told FOX 9. The department says the investigation is active and that no arrests have been announced.
Earlier cases, public safety
Pedestrian hit-and-runs have seriously injured people in Northeast Minneapolis in recent years. In January 2025, a woman was critically hurt in a similar overnight hit-and-run, and police released an image of a vehicle while seeking help from the public. That earlier case was reported by CBS Minnesota, which noted that investigators asked anyone who recognized the vehicle to email the department's tip line.
