Thursday, July 19, 2018

Driver of SUV charged in connection with pedestrian collision in west

The Edmonton Police Service has charged a 60-year-old woman with aggravated assault, in connection with a collision between a vehicle and female pedestrian Wednesday evening in a west-end shopping centre.

It is alleged that Donna Elder, 60, intentionally drove a 2007 Toyota Rav SUV into an 85-year-old female complainant Wednesday, July 18, 2018, outside of a commercial business in a shopping centre near 156 Street and 87 Avenue.

The accused and complainant are known to one another. Elder has been remanded until her next court appearance on July 23, 2018.

The 85-year-old woman remains in hospital in critical condition.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have witnessed this incident. Anyone with information is encouraged 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
www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.


Background:
West Division patrol officers responded to a 911 collision call at approximately 6:20 p.m. Wednesday evening.

Upon arrival, EPS members found an elderly female pedestrian lying on the ground in front of a restaurant in serious medical distress.


It was reported to police, that a 2007 Toyota Rav 4 SUV allegedly struck the female complainant, before driving through the front wall of the business. The vehicle then came to a stop inside the front lobby of the business.

Paramedics treated and transported the woman to hospital with life-threatening injuries.



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