A pedestrian who was struck and killed by a light-rail train in St. Paul this week has been identified as Taquita D. Baker, 32, of St. Paul.

Baker was hit by a Green Line train at 3:34 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of University Avenue and Syndicate Street, according to Metro Transit police.

Baker, who had five children, grew up in a family of six children and spent much of her time with relatives, said her younger sister, Marquita Baker.

Marquita Baker said her sister was a comedian who loved to shop and would often take her nieces and nephews with her.

"She was a good person," Marquita Baker said. "She was caring, charming. She loved everyone."

The incident remains under investigation, police said.