State Patrol identifies 8-year-old girl struck, killed in hit-and-run crash
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The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed an 8-year-old girl Thursday night in Brooklyn Center.
According to the State Patrol, a vehicle believed to be a white Nissan Rogue hit a pedestrian and then left the scene.
Friday afternoon, authorities released the girl’s identity as Iliana Tasso. The State Patrol also confirmed with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS she was alone at the time of the crash.
Authorities say the vehicle was headed south on Highway 252 at 66th Avenue just after 10:30 p.m. when the driver hit Tasso.
The State Patrol says they need the public’s help in solving this case. Anyone with information is asked to call 763-279-4569.
The vehicle is believed to be a white, 2015-2020 Nissan Rogue with likely damage to the right front side of the vehicle. If you have any information on the suspect vehicle please call the State Patrol at 763-279-4569.
— MN State Patrol (@MnDPS_MSP) December 31, 2021
No other information about the incident has been released.
First responders at the site of a fatal crash. [KSTP]
Check back for updates as details become available.