Pedestrian hit and killed west of Bemidji, MN - KVRR Local News

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota
Division Street west of Bemidji
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Incident type
Pedestrian struck, Hit and run

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Bemidji Minnesota in Bemidji, Minnesota: A 65-year-old man walking on Division Street west of Bemidji was struck and killed by a vehicle around 10:45 p.m. Lifesaving efforts were attempted on scene but the pedestrian was pronounced dead. The driver, identified as 56-year-old Robert Ortez of Bemidji, remained on scene and fully cooperated with law enforcement, who reported no signs of impairment. Minnesota State Patrol is assisting with crash reconstruction.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Floyd Cloud Unknown Fatal
Robert Ortez Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Pedestrian hit and killed west of Bemidji, MN - KVRR Local News

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