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Authorities In Northern Minnesota Seek Help Identifying Suspect In Hit-And-Run Crash

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Authorities in northern Minnesota are asking the public's help in identifying a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run.

The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened Monday morning near Upper Red Lake, just south of Waskish.

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(credit: Beltrami County)

The suspect vehicle is believed to have fled the scene traveling south on Minnesota Highway 72.

Investigators believe the suspect was captured on surveillance at a convenience store.

Anyone with information on the suspect, or who saw suspicious activity, is asked to call the sheriff's office at 218-333-9111 or the Minnesota State Patrol at 218-683-8410.

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(credit: Beltrami County)

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