Diane Peterson, 58, and Roger Peterson, 74, killed in hit-and-run pedestrian collision in parking lot off of Silver Bell Road in Eagan, Minnesota
Eagan Police: Possible Hit-and-Run Crash Leaves 2 Dead, Suspect in Custody
Police were able to locate the suspect vehicle, based on descriptions given by witnesses, and several hours later, officers located a possible suspect at an AmericInn Hotel in Apple Valley.
Eagan Police: Couple Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash, Suspect in Custody
Authorities confirmed the victims were a 74-year-old man and a 57-year-old woman and that they were married.
Minnesota man faces murder charges in hit-and-run of couple
County Attorney James Backstrom says the couple appear to have been targeted by Armartey for unknown reasons.
Search Warrant Suggests 'Scuffle' before Fatal Eagan Hit-and-Run
The next day, police arrested 36-year-old Jonna Kojo Armartey of Eagan, who told investigators he saw the Petersons and they "freaked him out," so he ran over them.
Minnesota man sentenced to 47 years in hit-and-run of couple
A Minnesota man convicted of second-degree murder for plowing his minivan into a married couple has been sentenced to 47 years in prison.
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After a serious or fatal pedestrian accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a collision with a vehicle, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Go here to learn how to protect the rights of pedestrian accident victims and their families.
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