A 26-year-old Isanti man has died after being struck by a vehicle in Pine County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Nicholas W. Rickard’s disabled 2002 Honda Civic was in the lane of traffic on Interstate 35 in Pine County around 3 a.m. Jan. 30. Rickard’s vehicle was then struck by a 2016 Toyota Sienna, driven by Benjamin T. Bargabus, 40, of Redondo Beach, California.
The State Patrol said alcohol was not detected in Bargabus’ system and it was unknown if he sustained any injuries. Road conditions were reported as icy at the time of the incident.
The Pine County Sheriff’s Office assisted the State Patrol at the scene.