Pedestrian dies after BMW runs red light at 34 Street and 43 Avenue in southeast Edmonton
A 35-year-old man died Wednesday after a red-light collision at 34 Street and 43 Avenue; police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage.
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A 35-year-old man has died in hospital after a 20-year-old driver's BMW X1 ran a red light at 34 Street and 43 Avenue in southeast Edmonton and struck him and a 33-year-old woman crossing from the southwest corner.
The collision happened Oct. 9. The pedestrian died Wednesday, more than three weeks later, according to Edmonton Police Service. The BMW also collided with an eastbound Honda CR-V in the intersection. Both drivers were uninjured.
EPS's major collision investigations section is still investigating. Acting Staff Sgt. Richard Windover said in the release, "More than three weeks after this collision occurred, a family is now grieving the loss of a loved one."
No charges have been announced against the 20-year-old driver. Police are asking anyone with witness accounts or dashcam footage to contact EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.
Has the 20-year-old driver been charged, and if not, why not?
Is the 33-year-old woman's condition known?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
