Woman dead after downtown Edmonton collision

Editor’s note: A previous version of this story identified the victim as a man. Updated information from family members confirmed the victim was a woman.

A pedestrian died after a collision in downtown Edmonton early Tuesday morning.

Edmonton police officers were called to the area of 115 Street and Jasper Avenue just after 1 a.m., after a 65-year-old woman was hit by a silver 2006 Ford Focus.

The woman’s family has identified her as Ashley Harcus. Her niece said Harcus lived in the area and was out for a walk when she was hit.

Harcus died of her injuries in hospital.

The family has started a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral costs.

“Our family is at a complete loss, and these expenses are hard to come up with,” Harcus’ niece wrote.

Police said there was nothing initially suspicious about the crash. The major collision unit is investigating and there is no word on any charges at this point.

Police said the driver of the Focus was not injured.