Woman, 69, killed crossing against light in southeast Edmonton early Thursday
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck by an SUV at 23 Avenue and 50 Street around 12:10 a.m. Thursday while crossing against the light. A 17-year-old driver remained at the scene.
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Edmonton police say a 69-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in southeast Edmonton early Thursday morning.
The Edmonton Police Service believes the pedestrian was crossing 23 Avenue at 50 Street using a crosswalk against the light when she was hit by an SUV around 12:10 a.m. The 17-year-old boy behind the wheel remained on scene. Three other passengers were in the vehicle at the time.
Impairment is not believed to be a factor in the collision. The EPS major collision investigations section (MCIS) is investigating and seeking witnesses and dashcam footage from the area.
