Pedestrian walking on I-94 in St. Paul struck, killed by SUV driver

Published August 6, 2026 7:32 AM CDT

A pedestrian walking in the center lanes of I-94 in St. Paul was fatally struck by an SUV driver. (MnDOT)

A pedestrian walking on Interstate 94 in St. Paul was fatally struck by an SUV driver early Thursday morning. 

Woman walking on I-94 hit and killed

What we know:

The Minnesota State Patrol said the crash happened around 12:20 a.m. in the westbound lanes of I-94 at West 7th Street. 

The driver of an SUV was traveling in the center lane when she struck a pedestrian walking in the roadway. 

The pedestrian, a 26-year-old woman, died at the scene. It is unclear if the driver was injured in the crash. 

What we don't know:

Authorities have not said why the woman was walking on I-94, but the incident was captured on traffic cameras. Video shows other pedestrians were also spotted near where the incident took place.  

The crash remains under investigation. 

The Source: This story uses information from traffic cameras and the Minnesota State Patrol.

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