PARK RAPIDS, MN : 68-year-old struck, killed by vehicle in Park Rapids on Saturday, 23rd December 2023

A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in northern Minnesota.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash happened along Highway 34 in Park Rapids, northwest of Brainerd.

Investigators say that the victim, identified as Willard Pietela, was taken to the hospital following the crash, but was pronounced dead of his injuries.

The driver cooperated with investigators and returned to the scene.


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