Eagan police squad hits pedestrian on Yankee Doodle Road

An Eagan police officer on routine patrol in a marked squad car struck a pedestrian overnight on Yankee Doodle Road. According to Eagan police, the accident happened at 12:28 a.m. Thursday, just east of the intersection of Coachman Road.

The officer immediately reported the accident and called for paramedics. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old man from Eagan, was taken to Regions Hospital in serious condition.

The officer involved in the accident was not taking any police action at the time. The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating the accident.