Pedestrian Killed in St. Paul Accident
St. Paul police identified the pedestrian as Karen McElveen, 69, of Apple Valley, who died in a crash at Ford Parkway and Cleveland Avenue South.
Candice BondKaren McElveen, 69, of Apple Valley, was killed in a pedestrian crash on Cleveland Avenue South in St. Paul on October 29, according to the St. Paul Police Department.
The Morning Crash on Cleveland Avenue South
The crash happened at the intersection of Ford Parkway and Cleveland Avenue South in the Highland Park area, just after 8 a.m. Police said McElveen was crossing Cleveland Avenue South when a dump truck struck her. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The busy commercial intersection was closed for several hours while investigators worked there.
Where the St. Paul Police Investigation Stands
The driver of the dump truck, a man, stayed at the scene. Police said he is cooperating with the investigation and that no signs of impairment were observed. The intersection reopened shortly before noon. Police have not yet released more details about the circumstances of the collision.
A full investigation into a serious crash often takes weeks, and sometimes months. Investigators usually wait for vehicle data and lab results before they finish their report.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Minnesota usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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