Two pedestrians in hospital after being struck in southeast Edmonton

EDMONTON – Edmonton police are investigating after two people in their 20s were hit at a marked crosswalk in southeast Edmonton Monday evening.

Just before 8 p.m., the man and woman were walking across 98 Avenue at Terrace Road when they were struck by a westbound vehicle, according to police.

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Both pedestrians were treated and taken to hospital with injuries. The 22-year-old woman is believed to have life-threatening injuries and remains in hospital in critical condition. The 27-year-old man’s injuries are said to be non-life-threatening.

Neither excessive speed nor alcohol are believed to be factors in the collision, which police continue to investigate.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police 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.