Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Elderly woman in critical condition, after being struck by SUV

The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a collision between a vehicle and pedestrian in west Edmonton this evening, which sent an 85-year-old female to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

West Division patrol officers responded to a 911 collision call at approximately 6:20 p.m. this evening, Wednesday, July 18, 2018, outside of a business in a shopping centre near 156 Street and 87 Avenue.

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, then drove through the front wall of the business, before the vehicle came to a stop inside the front lobby of the business.

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

The 60-year-old female driver of the vehicle has since been taken into custody. Charges are pending.

No further details are available at this time.

Anyone with information about this 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 www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.



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