Downtown Division officers were called to the area of 103 Avenue and 107 Street at approximately 10:10 a.m. today (Friday, Jan. 22, 2016). It is reported a 49-year-old female was crossing 107 Street, walking eastbound on 103 Avenue in a marked crosswalk, when she was struck by a concrete truck making a southbound turn onto 107 Street.
The female pedestrian was declared deceased on scene. This is Edmonton’s second traffic fatality in 2016.
The driver of the concrete truck, a male in his 50s, did not report injuries.
Neither alcohol nor speed are believed to be factors in the collision. The EPS Major Collision Investigation Unit continues to investigate. Charges have not been laid at this time.
Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #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.