Teenage pedestrian killed in crash

WINNIPEG – A teenage boy was struck by a car and killed at a major intersection in east Winnipeg on Wednesday.

It happened just after midnight at Regent Avenue and Lagimodiere Boulevard.

Police say the 17-year-old male victim was rushed to hospital in critical condition, but later died of his injuries.

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There was no word on the cause of the crash or if any charges will be laid. Police were still looking for witnesses to come forward.

“The investigation is continuing by members of the Central Traffic Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter who has not yet spoken with police is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6271 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477),” police said in a news release Wednesday.