Male driver succumbs to injuries following fatal collision on Whyte Avenue

The male driver of a BMW involved in a fatal collision on Whyte Avenue last month died in hospital this week.

On July 8, 2015, police responded to a collision near 82 (Whyte) Avenue and 99 Street at approximately 2:15 a.m.

It was reported a BMW was travelling eastbound on 82 Avenue when it lost control east of 99 Street, striking objects on the south sidewalk before rolling over. The vehicle came to rest upside down underneath an apartment building awning near 98 Street and 82 Avenue.

The 21-year-old female passenger died on scene of the motor vehicle collision. The 30-year-old male driver was treated and transported to hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, August 4, 2015.

Police believe speed and alcohol were factors in the collision. Charges will not be laid.

There have been 19 traffic fatalities in 17 collisions in Edmonton this year.

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