Minneapolis police searching for hit-and-run driver

Woman in her 20s suffers life-threatening injuries after being struck on Marshall Street

Mar. 22, 2026 at 7:03pm

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According to the Minneapolis Police Department, a woman in her 20s was crossing Marshall Street Northeast near 16th Avenue Northeast just after 3 a.m. when she was struck by a vehicle at a high rate of speed. The suspect vehicle is described as a dark-colored sedan, possibly driven by a man. The woman suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to Hennepin Healthcare.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run incidents are a persistent public safety issue in Minneapolis, with the city seeing a rise in such cases in recent years. This incident highlights the need for improved driver accountability and pedestrian safety measures in the city.

The details

Police are searching for the driver responsible for the hit-and-run that seriously injured the woman. The suspect vehicle is described as a dark-colored sedan, possibly driven by a man. The woman was crossing the street when she was struck at a high rate of speed.

  • The incident occurred just after 3 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Minneapolis Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the hit-and-run incident.

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What’s next

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them at 612-673-5845, email policetips@minneapolismn.gov, or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.

The takeaway

This hit-and-run case underscores the need for improved driver accountability and pedestrian safety measures in Minneapolis, where such incidents have been on the rise in recent years.