An 82-year-old man who was struck by a truck while on his motorized scooter Wednesday afternoon has died of his injuries.
Just before 1 p.m., the man was seen crossing the street southbound on 97 Street at 114 Avenue when he was struck by a concrete mixer, police said.
He was treated on scene and taken to hospital by EMS where he died.
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“The male was leaving his residence at the time of the collision,” EPS spokesperson Noreen Remtulla said.
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Edmonton police continue to investigate.
Charges are pending against the man driving the concrete-mixing truck.
Anyone with information about the collision is asked to call police at 780-423-4567.
“Pedestrian safety is paramount both for the pedestrians and for the motorists,” Remtulla said. “My message is to look out for one another.”
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