Regina police investigating fatal crash involving pedestrian

Regina police were on the scene of a fatal vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Victoria Avenue East Saturday morning.

According to the Regina Police Service (RPS), at around 7 a.m, officers were dispatched to the eastbound lanes of the 1800 block of Victoria Avenue East for a report of a collision involving a pedestrian.

When police arrived, officers found a 47-year-old male, who was located on the roadway. EMS arrived a short time later and confirmed that the male was deceased.

Police said the name of the deceased will not be released at this time and the next-of-kin is being notified.

In order to preserve potential evidence, the eastbound lanes of the 1800 block of Victoria Avenue East were shut off to traffic.

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As of 11:30 a.m., the eastbound lanes of Victoria Avenue East in the area have been re-opened.

The investigation is ongoing, and it is not yet known what charges, if any may result.

Anyone who has information that could assist police is encouraged to contact RPS or Crime Stoppers.