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St. Paul woman dies 2 weeks after being hit by car near Hamline Avenue
By Sabrina Salguero Del Cid at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
A St. Paul woman died after spending two weeks in the hospital after she was hit by a car.
St. Paul police said officers responded June 8 to an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian near Hamline Avenue North and Midway Parkway. Officers identified the pedestrian as 47-year-old Barbara...
Key takeaway Paul police said officers responded June 8 to an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian near Hamline Avenue North and Midway Parkway.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The death of Barbara Mork, a St. Paul woman, after being hit by a car near Hamline Avenue North and Midway Parkway, raises concerns about pedestrian safety in the area. This incident occurred just a few miles from the Minneapolis border, highlighting the need for both cities to prioritize pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and enforcement of traffic laws. The fact that Mork spent two weeks in the hospital before succumbing to her injuries underscores the severity of the crash and the potential long-term consequences for victims of such accidents. As the case is considered for charging by the Ramsey County Attorney's Office, Minneapolis residents will be watching to see how this incident informs local efforts to improve road safety and prevent similar tragedies in the future. The outpouring of support for Mork's family, including a fundraiser that described her as a loving mother and grandmother, also underscores the human impact of such incidents on local communities.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A St. Paul woman died after spending two weeks in the hospital after she was hit by a car.
St. Paul police said officers responded June 8 to an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian near Hamline Avenue North and Midway Parkway. Officers identified the pedestrian as 47-year-old Barbara...
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