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Pedestrian struck, killed by car on Highway 61

A man who has not yet been identified was struck and killed when hit by a car driving on Highway 61.
Credit: Minnesota Dept. of Transportation

MAPLEWOOD, Minn — A man died early Monday morning after authorities say he was hit by a car. 

It happened on Highway 61 in Maplewood, near Highway 36, at about 5:45 a.m. 

According to Minnesota State Patrol, the driver of a Kia Sportage was going south on Highway 61 when they hit the pedestrian. 

The man who died is listed as 24 years old, but State Patrol records list his name currently as 'John Doe.' The driver of the car was not hurt. 

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