Police lay charge in fatal pedestrian collision

The Edmonton Police Service Traffic Section has charged a 73-year-old male driver in relation to a fatal pedestrian collision that took place last week.

On Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, William Nahayowski, 73, was issued an appearance notice for careless driving and is expected to appear in court on Nov. 21, 2018.

Background

At approximately 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, Northeast Division Patrol officers were called to the area of 66 Street and 137 Avenue on the report of a collision. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive female who had been struck by a Dodge Ram. The woman was treated by EMS, but succumbed to her injuries on scene.

Investigators believe the driver of the Dodge Ram, a 73-year-old male, was exiting a gas station on the west side of the 66 Street and 137 Avenue intersection, in an attempt to turn southbound on 66 Street, when he allegedly struck the female pedestrian walking northbound on the sidewalk. Police believe the driver was looking north, while in the process of merging into southbound traffic when the woman was struck.

Speed and impairment are not considered factors in this collision.

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