BLAINE, Minn. (WCCO) — Police are investigating the death of a 71-year-old woman late Friday.

Authorities believe a 32-year-old Brooklyn Park man was driving the car that killed a Blaine woman near University Avenue NE and 106th Avenue NE.

The driver told police that he was driving southbound on University Avenue NE and returning to work when the incident occurred at 11:23 p.m. on Friday.

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, the Coon Rapids Police Department and the Minnesota State Patrol are investigating.

The name of the deceased is being withheld until next of kin are notified.