St. Michael Fire Department Responds to Jogger Hit by Vehicle

A female jogger in her late 40s was hit by a car last week as it was moving in reverse and the driver "didn't look behind them,"  according to reports from the St. Michael Fire Department.

The department was called to the scene in the 4000th block of Mayer Avenue NE on Nov. 21. The jogger had minor injuries — scrapes and an injured ankle. She was transported to Maple Grove Hospital.

"Her injuries were not life-threatening," said Joy Isaacson, administrative assistant to the fire chief.

According to the fire department, the driver did not receive a citation.

The St. Michael Fire Department also responded to a number of other medical or accident calls in the past couple weeks:

Nov. 16:

The department responded to a fire call in the 14000th block of 16th Street NE for smoke alarms sounding.

Nov. 17:

 The department responded to a medical call in the 3000th block of Kalenda Avenue NE for a 80-year-old female having difficulty breathing.

The department responded to a medical call in the 11000th block of 47th Circle NE for a 14 year old female will a possible dislocated knee.

Nov. 20:

The department responded to a medical call in the 300th block of Main Street N for an unresponsive male.

The department responded to a fire alarm call in the 300th block of Halsey Avenue NE.  It was a false alarm.

The department responded to a medical call in the 9000th block of 35th Street NE for a woman having pregnancy complications.

Nov. 21:

The department responded to a medical call in the 4000th block for Jason Avenue NE for a 31-year-old female having chest pains.

Nov. 23:

The department responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Central Avenue E and County Road 119.

Nov. 24:

The department responded to a fire alarm call in the 4000th block of Naber Avenue NE.  It was a false alarm.

The department responded to a medical call in the 1000th block of Hansack Avenue NE for a 69-year-old male with knee problems.

Nov. 26:

The department responded to a medical call in the 9000th block of 40th Place NE for a 58 year old male who was feeling ill.

The department responded to a fire call in the 2000th block of La Beaux Avenue NE.

Nov. 27:

The department responded to a gas leak call in the 300th block of Hillcrest Drive SE.

Nov. 28:

The department responded to a medical call in the 4000th block of Lange Avenue NE for a elderly female having a possible heart attack.