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Driver had medical episode before fatal crash, police confirm

Passersby watch as emergency responders work at the scene of a fatal crash at 107A Avenue and 99 Street on July 13, 2023. Passersby watch as emergency responders work at the scene of a fatal crash at 107A Avenue and 99 Street on July 13, 2023.
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A driver had a medical episode before they crashed into a light pole and died in downtown Edmonton early Thursday morning.

The 54-year-old man was headed east on 107A Avenue when his vehicle "suddenly veered off the road" and hit a pole near 99 Street, police were told. 

Emergency responders performed life-saving measures but he died at the scene.

Officials confirmed later in the morning that he had a medical episode before the crash. 

With files from CTV News Edmonton's Evan Klippenstein 

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