Our condolences to the young woman’s family and friends, and to the people who were with her on Sunday night.
A 21-year-old woman has died after an SUV hit her while she was crossing 149 Street in west Edmonton.
Edmonton police say the collision was reported at about 8:25 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8. A group of four people were crossing 149 Street from east to west, just south of 95 Avenue.
She was at the front of the group. A southbound 2013 Lexus RX350, driven by an 81-year-old woman, hit her.
Paramedics treated her and took her to hospital, where she later died. No other injuries were reported to police.
What police have confirmed
The EPS Major Collision Investigations Section has taken over the investigation.
Police say that, at this time, they don’t believe alcohol or speed were factors.
EPS hasn’t released the woman’s name. Police also haven’t said whether the group was in a crosswalk, what caused the collision, or whether charges are being considered.
The investigation is ongoing. We’ll update this story if police release more information.
Staying safe on Edmonton roads this winter
Police haven’t said what led to Sunday’s collision, and nothing below is about this case. But winter is the hardest time of year in Edmonton for people on foot, and a few things are worth knowing.
It’s dark for most of the commute now. Clocks went back on Nov. 1, so most evening traffic will be in the dark until spring. People in dark winter coats are hard to see, especially with glare from wet pavement or oncoming headlights.
Know the crosswalk rules. In Alberta, every intersection has a crosswalk, even without painted lines, unless a sign says crossing isn’t allowed. Drivers have to yield to people in a crosswalk. People crossing anywhere else have to yield to traffic.
For drivers:
Slow down near intersections, bus stops and anywhere people are likely to cross
If a vehicle in the next lane stops at a crosswalk, assume someone is crossing in front of it
Clear frost, snow and fog off every window and mirror before you drive, not just a patch of the windshield
Keep your headlights clean, and make sure they’re on, not just your daytime running lights
Put the phone away, because a two-second glance is enough to miss someone stepping off the curb
For people walking:
Wear something bright or reflective after dark, even a clip-on light
Make eye contact with drivers before you step out
Watch for turning vehicles, whose drivers may be looking for a gap in traffic instead of at you
Cross at intersections or marked crosswalks when you can
The numbers. EPS recorded 32 fatal collisions on Edmonton streets in 2025, up from 26 in 2024 and 24 in 2023. Under its Vision Zero strategy, the City of Edmonton is working toward zero traffic deaths and serious injuries.
Police are asking for witnesses and dashcam video
If you were on 149 Street near 95 Avenue shortly before or around 8:25 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, police want to hear from you. That includes drivers who went through with a dashcam running, even if you didn’t notice anything at the time.
Call EPS at 780-423-4567
Or dial #377 from a mobile phone
Mention police file number TR26045 when you call.
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