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Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run in Maplewood

Officials believe they've arrested the suspected driver of an SUV that struck and killed a pedestrian Sunday night.

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MAPLEWOOD, Minn. — One person has been arrested for their involvement in a fatal hit-and-run Sunday night in Maplewood.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, officials believe they have arrested the suspected driver of an SUV that struck and hit a pedestrian, who was walking on the shoulder of Highway 120 just south of 5th Street around 7:45 p.m. Sunday.

Officials have identified the pedestrian as 65-year-old Eri Nakamura of Oakdale.

Update: Thanks to a tip from t/public, t/vehicle & suspected driver have been located in a fatal hit/run crash Sunday night in Maplewood. Felony Hit and Run charges are pending further investigation/review by the Ramsey County Attorney’s office. https://t.co/NNalv2nySf
— MN State Patrol (@MnDPS_MSP) February 8, 2022

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