Officials have identified the man who was hit and killed by a vehicle last week while crossing the street in New Hope.
James J. Garcia, 67, of New Hope, was struck by an SUV driver at N. Winnetka and 42nd avenues shortly before 1 p.m. July 7 and died at the scene, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office said.
Garcia was on 42nd and crossing Winnetka when he was hit, according to police.
The driver's identity has yet to be released, but police said the motorist cooperated with the investigation.
