Man struck by van near LRT tracks in Edmonton, seriously injured

A pedestrian was seriously injured after he was hit by a vehicle near Kingsway Tuesday evening around 8:30 p.m.

According to police, the man was hit by a Dodge caravan that was travelling eastbound on 111 Avenue approaching the LRT tracks at 105 Street. As the vehicle was crossing the tracks, police say the man stepped out into the driving lane and was struck.

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The man was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The driver was unhurt but officers did not say if he had been charged.

LRT service in the area was disrupted while the major collision unit investigated.