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Matt Hastreiter Charged In Blaine Crash That Killed Pedestrian

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Charges have been filed against 42-year-old Matt Hastreiter, of Circle Pines, after investigators say he fatally struck a pedestrian while driving under the influence.

The incident happened at 6 a.m. last Friday morning, near the intersection of Naples Street Northeast and Lake Drive. The Blaine Police Department says emergency crews found her unresponsive and brought her to Hennepin Healthcare, where she was pronounced dead.

The victim, identified as 52-year-old Sheryl Ann Miller of Blaine, was reportedly walking to work.

Police say there was an odor of intoxicant on Hastreiter, who was taken into police custody.

Court records show that he has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide. His first appearance was scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Miller's family.

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