A man in his 20s was taken to hospital in critical condition after he was struck by a vehicle while walking in the Alberta Avenue neighbourhood early Thursday morning.
Edmonton police were called to the area of 95 Street and 113 Avenue at around 7:15 a.m.
Officers believe the man was walking in the middle of the road when he was struck by a northbound vehicle.
“It doesn’t appear that alcohol is involved with the driver, speed doesn’t appear to be a factor,” Const. Darren Sunley with the EPS Major Collision Investigation Unit, said.
“At the time, the lighting conditions – it was dark… It appears that it might have been a factor with regards to the event here,” he continued. “The pedestrian was wearing really dark clothing in the middle of the roadway.”
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The area was shut down to traffic Thursday morning.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
*Editor’s note: Police originally thought the pedestrian was in his 30s but later clarified he is in his 20s. This story has been updated to reflect that.