The pedestrian struck and killed by a car Saturday in Plymouth was identified Wednesday by the Hennepin County medical examiner as John Dale Miklethun, 78.
Miklethun, of Plymouth, was walking north across County Road 6 near Yuma Lane N. just before 11:45 a.m. Saturday when he was hit by an eastbound vehicle, according to Plymouth police. He died at the scene.
The medical examiner's office said Miklethun died of blunt-force head injuries. He was hit just 350 yards from his home.
Plymouth police and the Minnesota State Patrol are investigating.
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