Regina police are still investigating a fatal accident on Ring Road.
A pedestrian was struck by a semi-truck around 9:00 a.m. EMS pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. There were no other injuries or vehicles involved.
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Claude Chaulk, a corporate risk and safety manager with Manitoulin Transport, which operates the semi-truck, said police have shared witness statements with the company.
“The actions of the deceased prevented any chance of preventing the crash,” Chaulk said.
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Chaulk said the driver is doing as well as he can at the moment.
“After an event like this, it does shake somebody and it takes a long time to get over it.”
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