Police looking for hit-and-run driver who injured 2 pedestrians in Falcon Heights
Police said Thursday they're looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck two pedestrians in Falcon Heights.
The pedestrians sustained 'non-life threatening, but severe injuries and were transported to a hospital for emergency care,' according to a statement from St. Anthony Police, which provides police services in Falcon Heights.
The crash happened in the 1800 block of Snelling Avenue at 10:52 p.m. on Wednesday. The vehicle is believed to be a gray, silver or tan Buick LeSabre from the late 1990s or early 2000s, and may have damage to the front passenger side, police said. It was last seen north on Fairview Avenue at Minnesota 36 near Rosedale Center.
Police are asking anyone with information to call them at 612-782-3350.
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