Police investigate serious injury collision at 50 Street and Manning Drive

The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a serious injury collision that occurred yesterday morning, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2016 at the intersection of 50 Street and Manning Drive.

At approximately 10:20 a.m., Northeast Division officers responded to a two vehicle collision. Witnesses reported that a 1999 Oldsmobile Alero was travelling westbound on 50 Street and proceeded through a red light when it was struck by a 1999 Ford F150 travelling northbound on Manning Drive.

 

EMS responded, treated and transported the 86-year-old female driver of the Oldsmobile Alero to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The female remains in hospital in stable condition.

 

The 55-year-old male driver of the Ford F-150 was not injured.

 

Police do not believe that alcohol, drugs or excessive speed are factors in this collision.

 

EPS Major Collision Investigation Unit continues to investigate.

 

Police encourage anyone with information 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.

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