On Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, the Edmonton Police Service, EMS and Edmonton Fire responded to a two vehicle collision around 9:45 a.m. on Anthony Henday Drive at 91 Street that left the westbound lanes closed for several hours.
The investigation revealed that a Dodge Avenger entered westbound on the Henday from 91 Street southbound. The vehicle crossed a solid line into the far right lane of the three-lane roadway. There was a semi-tractor (without a trailer) travelling westbound in the middle lane. It was reported that the Dodge then crossed into the middle lane, in front of the semi, causing the semi to strike the car on the driver side. The car landed in the green space on the Henday in between the eastbound and westbound lanes.
EMS treated and transported a 78-year-old male driver of the Dodge to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
There were no other injuries reported and there are no charges laid against the driver of the semi at this time.
All lanes of traffic have reopened. The investigation continues.
This is the 21st traffic fatality in Edmonton this year.