UPDATED: Pedestrian Struck and Killed in New Market Township
UPDATE - September 9, 2025, at 4:30 PM: The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has identified the deceased as 44-year-old Joseph Tasa Norgaard of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
ORIGINAL STORY - NEW MARKET TOWNSHIP, MINNESOTA - The Scott County Sheriff’s Department reports that a pedestrian performing survey work was struck and killed late Monday morning, September 8, 2025, in New Market Township.
At approximately 11:50 a.m., dispatchers received a 911 call reporting the incident near the intersection of Texas Avenue and 230th Street East. Deputies say a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by a 58-year-old man from Lonsdale, was traveling northbound on Texas Avenue when it struck the victim, a 44-year-old Minneapolis man. Despite lifesaving efforts from bystanders and emergency responders, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity will be released by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office after positive identification and notification of family.
The driver of the Equinox was wearing a seat belt and was uninjured. Authorities noted that alcohol and drugs do not appear to have been factors in the crash.
“This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones,” Sheriff Luke Hennen said in a statement. “Whether it’s a pedestrian, a bicyclist, or someone working along the roadway, drivers must always remain alert and attentive to help prevent tragedies like this.”
The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation with assistance from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office and the Minnesota State Patrol. Emergency personnel from the Elko New Market Police Department, Elko New Market Fire Department, and Northfield Ambulance also responded to the scene.
Location of the fatal accident.
Written by: Will Wight
