Police investigating fatal pedestrian collision on Wayne Gretzky Drive

Edmonton police are investigating a fatal collision with a pedestrian early Friday morning on Wayne Gretzky Drive.

According to a Friday afternoon release, at approximately 12:45 a.m., northeast branch patrol officers were dispatched to a collision involving a pedestrian and a truck.

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It was reported by police that the Dodge Ram truck was travelling northbound on Wayne Gretzky Drive through the intersection on 118 Avenue when it ran over a female pedestrian, who was laying in the middle of the roadway just north of 118 Avenue.

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First aid was attempted by witnesses, however the 46-year-old female was declared deceased upon arrival of emergency medical crews.

The adult male driver and adult male passenger of the truck remained on scene and did not report any injuries.

Speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors in the collision. The Edmonton Police Service major collision investigations section (MCIS) has taken over the investigation.

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