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Pedestrian killed on Gateway Boulevard

Edmonton Police investigate a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Gateway Boulevard. Sarah Komadina, Global News

A pedestrian died Saturday after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Gateway Boulevard between 41 Avenue and the Gateway Park Information Centre.

According to police, the man ran into northbound traffic at around 4:40 p.m. when he was hit by a Ford Expedition.

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The 57-year-old man died at the scene. The woman driving the SUV was not injured.

One lane of Gateway Boulevard northbound was closed for several hours as police investigated.

The Edmonton Police Service Major Collision Investigations Section has taken over the investigation.

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