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Pedestrian Struck, Killed On Hwy. 59 In Becker Co.

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – State Troopers are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed north of Detroit Lakes Thursday night.

According to Minnesota State Patrol, around 9:30 p.m. 38-year-old Andrew J. Eidenschink, of Detroit Lakes, was driving northbound on Highway 59 when he struck 39-year-old Crystal Tucker from Mahnomen.

She was walking northbound along the shoulder of Highway 59. No alcohol was detected in the Tucker's system.

The accident is currently under investigation.

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