Pedestrian hit by minivan while crossing street against traffic signal, Edmonton police say

Edmonton Police Service cruiser.
FILE - Edmonton Police Service cruiser. (CityNews)

By News Staff

Posted July 30, 2024 10:09 am.

Last Updated July 31, 2024 10:20 am.

Police say a woman was running across the street against the traffic light when she was struck by a minivan on Monday afternoon.

The 30-year-old is recovering in hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Edmonton Police Service.

Police say it happened around 2:30 p.m. at Princess Elizabeth Avenue and 109 Street. The woman allegedly ran from south to north when she was hit by a Dodge Caravan going west.

The driver of the minivan was a 65-year-old man, police say.

The EPS Major Collision Investigation Section is investigating.

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