Driver, Passenger In Custody After Hitting Pedestrian
ELKTON TOWNSHIP, Minn. (WCCO) – A driver and his passenger have been taken into custody after a man was struck by their vehicle on Monday.
The Clay County Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash that occurred on Highway 9, south of 90th Avenue South in Downer. A 23-year-old man from Hawley was driving the vehicle, and a 30-year-old man from Lakeville was a passenger.
A man was struck by the vehicle – a Pontiac Montana minivan -- and both the driver and passenger were taken to Clay County Jail following the crash. Charges are pending further investigation.
A blood test awaiting results was obtained from the driver.
No additional information has been released at this time.
