SHAKOPEE, MN — A Marshall man died after being struck by a vehicle on Friday in Scott County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 6:00 Friday morning, a 2011 Toyota RAV4 was traveling southbound on Highway 169 near Old Brickyard Road. The driver of the Toyota witnessed a stalled Nissan Maxima on the right shoulder and maneuvered to the left lane. A pedestrian was standing in the left lane and was struck by the Toyota.
The pedestrian, 25-year-old Firaol Merbratu of Marshall, died from the collision and was taken to the Midwest Medical Examiners Office. The MN State Patrol reports Merbratu had alcohol in his system.
The driver of the Toyota, 45-year-old Nicole Rogers of Jordan, and her passenger, 30-year-old Elizabeth Estes of Jordan, were not injured.
Assistance was provided by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Shakopee Fire Department, Shakopee Police Department, Allina EMS, and the Midwest Medical Examiner.
