Woman walking in traffic killed in Blaine crash

Authorities are investigating after a pickup truck hit and killed a woman who was walking in traffic in Blaine on Saturday night.

According to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, Blaine police responded to a report of a person walking in traffic near Lexington Avenue Northeast and 125th Avenue Northeast around 7:17 p.m. Authorities said the woman was struck shortly before an officer arrived.

Authorities said a man was driving a pickup truck southbound on Lexington Avenue Northeast when it hit the woman.

The woman was taken to a nearby hospital, where she later died. Authorities have not released her identity.

The driver is cooperating with authorities. The sheriff’s office said the crash remains under investigation.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS reached out to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office for more information.

This is a developing story; check back for updates.