Pedestrian succumbs to injuries in hospital

A pedestrian who was involved in collision yesterday morning succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

The Edmonton Police Service Traffic Section continues to investigate.

This is Edmonton’s 22^nd traffic fatality.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at http://ift.tt/1az8Eve.

Background

At approximately 7:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, police responded to a collision in the area of 113 Avenue and 95 Street. It was reported that a black Nissan Rogue was travelling northbound on 95 Street when it allegedly struck a male pedestrian in his 20s. The pedestrian was not in a marked crosswalk. EMS treated and transported him to hospital.

The operator of the vehicle, a 45-year-old male, was not injured during this incident and remains cooperative with police. Speed or alcohol do not appear to be factors in this collision.

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