A 58-year-old man tragically lost his life in a pedestrian collision in Edmonton on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. when the victim was struck by a vehicle while crossing 124th Street at 112th Avenue in the Inglewood neighborhood. The driver remained on the scene, and police stated that impairment and speed are not believed to be contributing factors. The investigation is ongoing, and charges are pending against the driver. This marks the second pedestrian fatality in Edmonton in as many days, following a previous incident on Sunday night. Statistics reveal a concerning increase in pedestrian deaths in the city this year, with six reported cases compared to only two at this time last year.
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Five individuals were transported to hospitals following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 7 in Lindsay, Ontario, on Monday morning. The incident, involving a car and an SUV, occurred around 11:13 a.m., resulting in road closures and a thorough investigation by the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP. Four individuals were taken to Ross Memorial Hospital with minor injuries, while one person sustained serious injuries and was transported to a Toronto hospital. The cause of the collision remains under investigation, and witnesses or individuals with video footage are urged to contact the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP detachment for assistance.
A horrific crash in Del City, Oklahoma, has resulted in the tragic loss of three lives. The victims have been identified as 54-year-old Helen Thompson, who was driving the car, and two young children, ages 6 and 7. Two other children, ages 9 and 13, were also injured in the crash. According to authorities, the car veered off the road and collided with a tree and fire hydrant at the intersection of SE 15th and Bryant. The 9-year-old child survived the crash with no injuries, while the 13-year-old is in critical condition. Police believe that speed was a contributing factor in the crash, as the group was reportedly returning from an event and driving too fast.
A miraculous escape unfolded in downtown Squamish, B.C., as a baby survived being struck by a vehicle while in a stroller that was then dragged for two blocks lodged in the front of the vehicle. Despite the harrowing experience, both the baby and the pedestrian suffered non-life-threatening injuries and are receiving medical attention.
A motorcyclist was involved in a collision with a vehicle in Oakland on Sunday evening. The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital and listed in stable condition. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene. The Oakland Police Department is investigating the incident and has not yet determined if speed or alcohol were factors.