Edmonton Police have laid charges in a pedestrian collision from April 18, 2012. The victim is still in a coma in hospital.
Spiro Skagos, 66 , of Edmonton has been charged with driving carelessly and failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk in connection with a pedestrian collision on April 18, 2012. The 23-year-old victim of the collision remains in a coma in hospital.
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Background:
At approximately 9:38 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, a woman was crossing the intersection at 178 Street and 93 Avenue, when she was struck by a GMC Envoy that was travelling south on 178 Street. The female was walking west in the crosswalk across 178 Street at the time of the collision. The female was treated by EMS and transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
“Unfortunately, there are collisions between vehicles and pedestrians every day, and it’s an awful reminder that drivers and pedestrians need to look out for one another,” says Staff Sgt. Ted Hrebien of EPS Traffic Section. “It’s important for pedestrians to cross with care and be sure that motorists see them before crossing, and likewise, for motorists to look out for pedestrians who are crossing.”
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