John Sherwin

He was struck by a pickup traveling westbound on Highway 60.

Faribault Police Chief John Sherwin commented, “The Faribault Police Department is committed to an impartial and transparent investigation as we send our condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased."

The Cannon River Drug and Violent Offender Task Force assisted Faribault Police and is continuing to investigate this case.

The pedestrian was identified as James Gerald Brandenburg, 59, of Faribault.

The victim was a 23 year old Faribault man. A 26 year old New Richland man was arrested for, "being an ineligible person in possession" of a firearm.