A pedestrian was fatally struck and killed on Division Street west of Bemidji, Minnesota late Wednesday night. The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m., when a call to emergency services reported the accident involving Floyd Cloud, a 65-year-old resident of Bemidji.
According to local authorities, Robert Ortez, also a 56-year-old resident of Bemidji, was driving at the time and struck Mr. Cloud while he was walking on Division Street. Emergency responders rushed to the scene but were unable to save Floyd Cloud's life; officials confirmed that he had been pronounced dead shortly after their arrival.
The driver remained cooperative with law enforcement throughout the investigation process, providing full cooperation without any indication of impairment or intoxication at the time of the incident. The Minnesota State Patrol is currently working alongside local authorities in reconstructing the crash to determine exact circumstances and contributing factors leading up to this tragic event.
No additional details have been released by officials regarding potential causes beyond what has already been reported, pending further investigation into the accident's specifics. Community members are urged for patience as investigators continue their work to understand fully how such a fatal outcome occurred under these conditions on Division Street near Bemidji.