Pedestrian dies of injuries sustained in January collision, driver charged
149 Street at 124 Avenue (Brandon Lynch / CTV News Edmonton)
A woman who was struck by a truck in north Edmonton as she crossed the street three weeks ago has died of her injuries.
The woman was walking across 149 Street at 124 Avenue just after 1 p.m. on Jan. 18 when she was hit by a GMC Sierra that was turning south.
The driver, 64-year-old Christopher Page, is charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian, according to police.
Investigators say speed and alcohol are not considered factors in the collision.
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