A pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the Edmonton Police Service said he was hit by a car while trying to cross 82 Avenue at 93 Street on Thursday night.
In a news release, police said the victim — a man in his 20s — was walking north across 82 Avenue when he was struck by the vehicle on the west side of 93 Street at about 7:45 p.m.
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Police said the pedestrian was in a crosswalk at the time he was hit and that the “do not walk” signal was activated when he tried to cross.
Police noted the driver of the car, a Buick Allure, stayed at the scene.
Both the east and westbound lanes of 82 Avenue were shut down as police began an investigation into what happened. At 10:21 p.m., police provided an update and said the roads had been reopened.
While the pedestrian’s injuries are serious, police said they are not life-threatening.
As of late Thursday night, police said no charges had been laid.
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