Danielle Lee Boyd Killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota Pedestrian Accident on December 10, 2025

On December 10, 2025, Danielle Lee Boyd, a 39-year-old resident of Minneapolis, Minnesota, was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing a snowy highway near the intersection of Highway 27 and 400th Street, just south of Mille Lacs Lake. The incident occurred shortly before 6:30 a.m., during a winter storm that had created hazardous road conditions. The driver of the northbound sedan, 41-year-old Tyrone Clinton Smith of Isle, Minnesota, was not injured. Ms. Boyd was pronounced dead at the scene.

This tragic incident underscores the heightened risks faced by pedestrians during severe weather conditions. Snow and ice significantly impair both vehicle control and driver reaction times, contributing to fatal outcomes in otherwise preventable incidents. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, while families of victims like Ms. Boyd may seek legal recourse under Minnesota tort law for wrongful death resulting from negligent driving.