At approximately 10:30 p.m. yesterday, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, EPS West Branch officers responded to the report of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on 95 Avenue west of 170 Street. When police arrived, EMS were on scene and in the process of transporting the female to hospital. Sadly, she succumbed to her injuries at the hospital a short time later.
The driver of the vehicle reported the collision and is cooperating with police. MCIS is leading the investigation.
Anyone who may have seen a lone female pedestrian in the area prior to the collision or who witnessed the 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.