Mother Struck by Vehicle in Twin Cities Dies from Injuries

Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- Police in Minneapolis say one of three pedestrians struck by a vehicle earlier this month has died from her injuries. 

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A news release issued by the Minneapolis Police Department says officers responded to the report of an injury crash involving a vehicle and three pedestrians. It was reported at an intersection in south Minneapolis around 7:15 p.m. on Friday. 

The preliminary investigation indicates a 36-year-old woman, her 14-year-old daughter and 6-year-old son were crossing the street when they were struck by a Hyundai. All three were taken to a nearby hospital. 

The mother suffered life-threatening injuries and her children suffered non-life-threatening injuries. On Monday investigators were informed the mother of the children had died from her injuries. 

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Her name and official cause of death will be released by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner upon completion of an autopsy. 

Police say the driver of the Hyundai, described as a 23-year-old man, remained on scene following the deadly collision and was cooperative with officers. 

So far no arrests have been made. The deadly incident remains under investigation.