The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that took place Saturday evening on Ellerslie Rd SW.
At approximately 9:30 p.m. officers responded to a collision involving a sedan and a pedestrian in the area of Ellerslie Rd SW and 66 Street SW.
A 2008 Toyota Camry was travelling eastbound on Ellerslie Rd SW approaching the intersection of 66 Street when the sedan crossed the intersection as the light changed from yellow to red. At the same time, a female pedestrian began crossing Ellerslie Rd SW before the pedestrian signal activated and was struck by the Camry.
A 53-year-old female pedestrian died at the scene. The 19-year-old driver of the Camry remained on scene and did not report any injuries.
Speed and alcohol are not believed to have been factors in the crash.
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