Charge laid in pedestrian fatality

The Edmonton Police Service has charged a 31-year-old male in relation to a fatal collision that occurred earlier this month.

Christopher Ralph Smallwood, 31, has been charged with careless driving and was issued a promise to appear.

 

Background

At approximately 8:25 a.m. on Friday, Mar. 3, 2017, Northwest Division officers were called to a report of a collision in the area of 128 Avenue and 101 Street. It was reported that a 64-year-old male pedestrian was crossing 128 Avenue between 97 Street and 101 Street when a 2012 white Ford Econoline van travelling eastbound on 128 Ave struck the pedestrian.

 

EMS responded, treated and transported the pedestrian to hospital with life-threatening injuries. On Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2017 the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries in hospital, marking Edmonton’s 3^rd traffic fatality of the year. Speed and alcohol were not considered factors.

 

The male driver of the van did not sustain any injuries.