Woman, 55, dies after being hit by vehicle in north Edmonton

EDMONTON — A 55-year-old woman died in hospital after being struck by a vehicle in north Edmonton Saturday evening.

The pedestrian collision happened around 5:25 p.m. on 137 Avenue near 119 Street. Police arrived to find the woman lying on the road, suffering from multiple injuries.

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She was taken by EMS to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The woman died on Sunday after being taken off life support.

Edmonton police collision investigators believe the woman was jaywalking across 137 Avenue, when she was hit by a Toyota vehicle that was driving west.

Polcie say they are not contemplating any charges at this time. This is the city’s 32nd traffic fatality of 2015.

*EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally stated the woman’s age was 50. Police later corrected their original news release and said her age was 55.