Edmonton Police investigating serious injury collision

Edmonton, Alberta – The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a serious injury collision that took place in south Edmonton over the past weekend.

Shortly after 6:00 am on Sunday April 2, 2023, a northbound LRT (Valley Line) train struck a pedestrian who had been sleeping near the tracks north of Holyrood LRT station, near 85 St and 93 Ave. The train was undergoing testing at the time and not carrying passengers.

Serious Collision
File Photo – Serious Collision

EMS responded and transported the 42-year-old male pedestrian to hospital. The male sustained life-threatening head injuries and remains in hospital in critical condition. Police were not notified of the collision until after 8:00 am.

EPS Major Collision Investigations Section (MCIS) continues to investigate.

Anyone with any information about this or any other crime is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

Edmonton Police Service

MRU #: TR23003

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