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10-year-old hit by SUV in marked crosswalk in south Edmonton: police

Police say a 10-year-old child was hit by an SUV while in a marked crosswalk on Aug. 16, 2024. (Brandon Lynch/CTV News Edmonton) Police say a 10-year-old child was hit by an SUV while in a marked crosswalk on Aug. 16, 2024. (Brandon Lynch/CTV News Edmonton)
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A 10-year-old child was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a crash on Friday afternoon.

Emergency crews were called to 34 Avenue between 106 Street and Calgary Trail around 3 p.m.

The Edmonton Police Service says the child was hit by a Ford Escape while crossing in a marked crosswalk.

Charges of failing to yield to a pedestrian are pending against the woman driving the SUV.

The road was partially closed after the crash, but is expected to open by 4:30 p.m.

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