Woman walking in traffic killed in Blaine crash

Woman walking in traffic killed in Blaine crash Sabrina Salguero Del Cid KSTP Woman walking in traffic killed in Blaine crash Authorities are investigating after a pickup truck hit and killed a woman who was walking in traffic in Blaine on Saturday night. According to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, Blaine police responded to a report of a person walking in traffic near Lexington Avenue Northeast and 125th Avenue Northeast around 7:17 p.m. Authorities said the woman was struck shortly before an officer arrived. Authorities said a man was driving a pickup truck southbound on Lexington Avenue Northeast when it hit the woman. The woman was taken to a nearby hospital, where she later died. Authorities have not released her identity. The driver is cooperating with authorities. The sheriff’s office said the crash remains under investigation. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS reached out to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office for more information. This is a developing story; check back for updates.