Woman critically hurt in NE Minneapolis hit-and-run
Minneapolis police say a woman in her 20s suffered potentially life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run driver struck her while she was crossing the 1600 block of Marshall Street NE around 3:10 a.m. Sunday. Investigators report she was carrying a bag of food when a speeding dark-colored sedan hit her and kept going; the car was possibly driven by a man, but no plate or more detailed description has been released. The victim was taken to the hospital, and her current condition has not been disclosed. With the driver still at large, MPD is asking anyone with information, video, or who was in the area at the time to contact investigators by email or voicemail. For northeast Minneapolis residents, it’s another reminder that the city’s arterials are still hostile territory for people on foot, especially in the overnight hours, while accountability depends on witnesses and cameras stepping up when drivers flee.
📌 Key Facts
- The crash happened about 3:10 a.m. Sunday on the 1600 block of Marshall Street NE in Minneapolis.
- The victim is a woman in her 20s who was carrying a bag of food when she was hit and suffered potentially life-threatening injuries.
- Police say the suspect vehicle is a dark-colored sedan, possibly driven by a man, and are asking the public for tips at policetips@minneapolismn.gov or 612-673-5845.
📊 Relevant Data
Nearly 65 percent of people killed in hit-and-run crashes in the United States are pedestrians or bicyclists.
Hit-and-Run Deaths Hit Record High, but Minnesota Ranks as the Third Lowest — AAA Minneapolis
Males make up approximately 70 percent of the victims in fatal hit-and-run crashes in the United States.
Hit-and-Run Crashes: Prevalence, Contributing Factors and Countermeasures — AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
Among drivers who left the scenes of fatal hit-and-run crashes and were eventually caught in the United States from 2017 to 2023, the majority were young men.
Understanding the Increase in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crashes — AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
In 2021, Minnesota experienced 57 pedestrian fatalities, a significant increase from the previous average of 42 per year over the past 13 years, with speeding drivers contributing to the rise.
Minnesota Pedestrian Fatalities Highest in Five Years Because of Speeding Drivers — Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben
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