The Edmonton Police Service is cautioning motorists to adjust their driving habits given the slippery road conditions, after a pedestrian was struck at an intersection earlier today.
At approximately 2 p.m. today, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, an 81-year-old male was standing on the southeast corner of 135 Street preparing to cross 111 Avenue northbound, when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle, which allegedly lost control and jumped the curb.
Major Collision Section investigators believe speed may have been a factor given the wintery road conditions. The elderly pedestrian sustained serious, but non-life threatening injuries and was rushed to hospital by EMS.
Collision numbers for Nov. 17, 2013
Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. today, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, the Edmonton Police Service have responded to:
- 49 calls for property damage collisions
- 3 calls for injury collisions
- 17 calls for hit and run collisionsThe EPS is recommending drivers give themselves additional time to get to their destinations, as city streets remain slick, following an estimated 15-20 cm of snow fell Saturday.
Winter driving tips to follow: - If you can avoid travelling in poor conditions, please do so.
- Slow down and brake gradually when approaching curves and while stopping.
- Allow extra following and stopping distances in poor road conditions.
- When turning left, give yourself more time to make the turn and further distances for oncoming traffic.
- Bridge decks can become slippery, so use caution in those areas.
- Check road conditions if considering going out of town or travelling on highways.