Woman hospitalized after being hit by vehicle on Whyte Avenue
A pedestrian was taken to hospital Monday morning after she was hit by a vehicle while in a crosswalk on Whyte Avenue.
The crash happened around 6:30 a.m. at 99 Street, according to Fire Station #6 Capt. Sean McCarten.
Edmonton Police Service described the woman's injuries as serious but not life threatening.
Edmonton police set up pylons at 82 Avenue and 99 Street, as well as around a parked van with its hazards on, on March 20, 2023, after a pedestrian was struck in a crosswalk.
The driver was not injured, McCarten said.
EPS' major collisions unit is investigating.
With files from CTV News Edmonton's Cam Wiebe
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