FRIDLEY, Minn. — The Anoka County Sheriff's Office says a man is dead after he was struck while crossing the road near the intersection of Central Avenue Northeast and 72nd Avenue Northeast in Fridley around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Authorities say they believe the semi was heading north on Central, before striking the victim while attempting a left turn toward westbound 72nd.
The victim was rushed to Hennepin Healthcare, where he was later pronounced dead. Officials identified the victim as 35-year-old Brian Loyas of Fridley.
Police say no injuries were sustained by the driver of the semi-truck.
This remains an active investigation, and authorities have released no further information at this time.
