79-year-old woman killed in east Edmonton after vehicle crashes into building

A Suzuki SUV slammed into a building at 118 Avenue near 67 Street on Oct. 4, 2024. (Siddi Chudal, CityNews)

By News Staff

Posted October 5, 2024 1:11 pm.

Police say a 79-year-old woman is dead after her vehicle crashed into a building in east Edmonton on Friday evening.

The Edmonton Police Service says a Suzuki SUV was reportedly weaving between traffic lanes while going east on 118 Avenue near 67 Street around 5:45 p.m.

The vehicle then mounted the curb at 66 Street, according to police, and slammed into a building. Both the vehicle and building were damaged.

heavily damaged front of vehicle
Heavily damaged vehicle at the scene of a fatal crash at 118 Avenue near 67 Street on Oct. 4, 2024. (Siddi Chudal, CityNews)

Police say witnesses pulled the woman out of the vehicle and attempted life-saving measures. EMS arrived and pronounced her dead on scene.

The cause of the collision remains unknown. EPS Major Collisions Investigation Section (MCIS) officers are investigating.

Anyone with information or video is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Police on the scene of a fatal crash at 118 Avenue near 67 Street on Oct. 4, 2024. (Siddi Chudal, CityNews)
vehicle crashes into building
A Suzuki SUV slammed into a building at 118 Avenue near 67 Street on Oct. 4, 2024. (Siddi Chudal, CityNews)
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