Man and his dog killed while crossing street in St. Paul on Christmas Eve

A man and his dog were killed on Christmas Eve in St. Paul's North End while crossing the street.

Officers went to Maryland Avenue and Park Street after receiving a report at 8:15 p.m. that a pedestrian had been struck by a car, St. Paul police said in a release.

St. Paul Fire Department paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene. The dog also died.

The driver of the car involved in the crash remained at the scene and was cooperating with investigators, police said.

Authorities, who are investigating the circumstances of the accident, have not yet disclosed the name of the victim.