Crash Update 2/2:



Investigators are working to determine the circumstances that led to this crash.



We will work with the Ramsey County Medical Examiner to positively identify the pedestrian and determine her exact cause of death.



No more information is available. — Saint Paul Police Department (@sppdmn) February 8, 2020

Abigail Cortes, 19, the driver of the vehicle was booked into the Ramsey County Jail for criminal vehicular operation. Police say Cortes was under the influence of a controlled substance.

The investigation is ongoing. Further information will be released at a later time.

A pedestrian was taken to a hospital Friday night after being hit by a vehicle in St. Paul.

St. Paul Police said the pedestrian was trying to cross Seventh Street West near Homer Street at about 8:12 p.m. when a vehicle struck her.

The woman was taken to a hospital in critical condition, according to police.

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The pedestrian was transported to Regions with life threatening injuries.



The 19 year old driver is in custody and preliminary information indicates that she was under the influence of a controlled substance.



Investigation is ongoing. Nothing further is available. — Saint Paul Police Department (@sppdmn) February 8, 2020

The 19-year-old driver of the vehicle was taken into custody to be tested for possible impairment, and police said preliminary information suggested she was under the influence of a controlled substance.

The investigation remains ongoing.