At approximately 5:45 p.m. yesterday, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, Downtown Division Patrol officers responded to a pedestrian collision in the area of 106 A Avenue and 97 Street.
It was reported to police that an elderly male pedestrian was crossing from the east side to the west side of 97 Street at 106 A Avenue in an unmarked crosswalk when he was struck by a white 2013 Nissan NV2500 van travelling southbound on 97 Street. Witnesses reported that the van did not stop at the scene of the collision and continued travelling southbound on 97 Street.
EMS responded, treated and transported the 88-year-old male to hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Following a search of the area, officers located the damaged, unoccupied van in the area of 97 Street and 106 Avenue.
EPS Major Collision Investigations Section continues to investigate and is asking anyone who witnessed the collision to contact the EPS.
“Traffic travelling northbound on 97 Street stopped for the pedestrian,” says Sgt. James McLeod with the EPS Major Collision Investigations Section. “We would like to speak to the drivers who stopped and encourage them to contact us as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.