A man who was thrown from his truck during a crash in north Edmonton was taken to hospital Monday afternoon.
The crash happened at the intersection of 127 Street and 167 Avenue, where a heavily-damaged black truck was seen sitting on the sidewalk. The driver’s side of the pickup truck was torn off and front end destroyed.
An update later Monday from police said the Dodge Ram was witnessed driving south in the northbound lanes of 127 Street, when it hit a curb and then also struck a sign, ejecting the driver.
“Significant damage was sustained by the vehicle, but luckily the driver’s injuries are deemed minor and non-life-threatening,” police said.
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The driver was treated and taken to hospital by paramedics.
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The Edmonton police major collision investigation unit was called to the scene and various lanes of the intersection were closed for several hours. At around 4:30 p.m., police said the intersection had reopened.
Speed is believed to be a factor in the collision, police said, adding major collision investigators are still trying to determine the cause.
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