At approximately 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, a 54-year-old female was walking southbound on the east sidewalk of 66 Street just north of Yellowhead Trail. The female pedestrian was in the process of crossing south in a crosswalk through the northbound exit lanes of Yellowhead Trail, when she was struck by a westbound Mazda Protege that was exiting right to go northbound on 66 Street. The female suffered serious injuries. EMS treated and transported the female to hospital where she succumbed to her injuries and died. The 17-year-old male driver of the car did not report any injuries.
The EPS Major Collisions Investigation Section continues to investigate, however, speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors. It is not known at this time whether there will be charges against the driver.
If you witnessed the collision or have any information that may assist investigators, please contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.
This is Edmonton’s seventh pedestrian fatality for 2013. There were nine pedestrian fatalities at this time in 2012.