Police lay charges in 2018 fatal collision

The EPS Traffic Section has laid charges against a 23-year-old man in relation to a fatal collision which took place late last year.

Jamie Greene, 23, is charged with failing to stop at the scene of an accident and careless driving.

This was Edmonton’s 20th traffic fatality of 2018.

The accused is expected to appear in court on March 5, 2019.

No further information is being released.

Background

At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, police were dispatched to 127 Street and 127 Avenue on the report of a hit-and-run collision. Upon investigation, it was determined a 38-year-old female had been walking south along the east sidewalk between 128 and 127 Avenue. It is believed she then travelled across 127 Street, when a black Toyota Corolla struck her. The Toyota Corolla remained on scene.

While the pedestrian remained injured on the road a second vehicle, a sedan, also struck the pedestrian but did not remain at the scene. The woman succumbed to her injuries a short time later.

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