The Minnesota State Patrol and Aitkin County Sheriff are investigating the death of an Aitkin County woman they believe was struck by a vehicle near her mailbox.
Margaret Ann Johnson, 85, of rural Aitkin County was found deceased on the shoulder of Highway 47 about 3.5 miles east of Aitkin last Friday.
Authorities believe that a vehicle struck Johnson near the shoulder of the roadway, and the driver may not have realized that contact had occurred.
Investigators are asking anyone who saw Johnson near her mailbox between noon and 1 p.m. on June 10 to call with any information. Witnesses may call the state patrol at 218-316- 3026 or the Aitkin County Sheriff at 218-927-7435.
