EAGAN, Minn. - An Eagan mother of two who was hit by a semi in August has passed away from her injuries, according to family.
The husband of 33-year-old Alayna Tanaka wrote on her CaringBridge page Thursday that she passed away just before 5 p.m.
"In that final moment she was surrounded by myself, our kids Ruth and Henry, and other family members close to her," he wrote. "I can’t thank everyone enough for blanketing us in prayers the past two months and supporting us in so many different ways. Please continue to pray for us as we navigate these next few days and begin the next chapter of our life without Alayna."
Tanaka suffered a serious head injury as well as several broken bones after being hit by the semi, who police say ran a red light.
Shortly after 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 13, police were called to a crash at Cliff Road and Pilot Knob Road. Investigators say a semi, driven by 50-year-old Todd Franklin, of Randolph, was westbound on Cliff Road when he ran a red light, striking the driver's side of an SUV driven by Tanaka.
Franklin was treated and released for his injuries.
