St. Thomas student killed in hit-and-run in Minneapolis; no arrests made

Minneapolis police are searching for the driver responsible for a hit-and-run crash that killed a young woman early Sunday.

According to the Minneapolis Police Department, a woman in her 20s had been crossing Marshall Street Northeast near 16th Avenue Northeast just after 3 a.m. when she was struck by a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

Police say the woman was taken to the hospital where she died on Monday.

According to the University of St. Thomas, the woman Seham Hassen, was a 22-year-old senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in public health. She was set to graduate in May.

Her family described her as "someone who wanted to heal, to serve, and to make a difference for people."

The suspect vehicle is described as a dark-colored sedan, possibly driven by a man.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Minneapolis Police Department at 612-673-5845 or email policetips@minneapolismn.gov. Anonymous tips can also be made to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or through the Crime Stoppers website.