Charges filed in cyclist's death in Mpls.

Charges have been filed in the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist in Minneapolis last weekend.

The suspect, Juan Ricardo Hernandez-Campoceco, 27, of Minneapolis, was charged with one count of hit and run, a felony, and with fourth-degree driving while impaired. Elyse Mary Stern, 28, was killed in the incident, which took place about 2 a.m. Saturday.

According to the criminal complaint, officers found Hernandez-Campoceco nearby, driving a car that had damage consistent with a recent collision. He appeared intoxicated, police said, and admitted to hitting a person.'

The collision, at East Lake Street and Cedar Avenue South, prompted a witness to call 911, according to the criminal complaint. Upon arrival, officers found Stern lying in the middle of the street, not breathing.

Stern was not wearing a helmet or reflective gear, and her bike did not have lights, police said.

Hernandez-Campoceco was taken into custody and agreed to a blood test. Results of the test were pending.

The Seward Cafe in Minneapolis was accepting memorial donations in Stern's name.

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