DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - On Friday, near the intersection of Broadway Street and Crestwood Drive, in Wrenshall, 11-year-old Avery Anderson was struck by a pickup truck while riding her bike.

Memorial placed on Broadway St. to remember 11-year-old Wrenshall crash victim

According to the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office, first responders attempted life-saving measures, but Anderson ultimately died from injuries sustained during the collision.

Members of the Wrenshall community say they are heartbroken for the Anderson family, as a day that should have been filled with birthday celebrations for newly 11-year-old Avery soon took a turn for the worse.

Avery is remembered by the community as a joyful and spunky young girl who died far too soon.

“She was a beautiful young little ch

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