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On the morning of August 19, 2023, police responded to a report that a woman had been struck by a vehicle in the westbound lanes of Whoop-Up Drive. (Photo: LNN)

Lethbridge Police investigating pedestrian collision, driver not facing charges

Aug 22, 2023 | 1:47 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is continuing its investigation into a pedestrian collision that occurred over the weekend.

On Saturday, August 19, 2023, at approximately 2:14 a.m., police responded to a report that a woman had been struck by a vehicle in the westbound lanes of Whoop-Up Drive.

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EMS transported the woman to hospital in critical condition, where she currently remains with life-threatening injuries, according to police.

An investigation by the LPS Traffic Response Unit determined that a vehicle was travelling westbound in the centre lane when a woman dressed in dark clothing ran northbound across the lanes, and was struck by the vehicle.

The LPS said neither alcohol nor speed were factors in the collision, and the driver is not facing any charges. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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