UPDATE: An elderly woman hit by a vehicle in north Lethbridge over the weekend has died in hospital.
Lethbridge Police say the 87 year old pedestrian was hit just before 9 o’clock Saturday moring while crossing 13th Street near 5A Avenue North.
She was airlifted by STARS to Calgary in serious condition and died as a result of her injuries. The woman’s name has not been released.
Police say the vehicle that hit the woman was bring driven by a 67 year old Lethbridge man. The crash remains under investigation.
This is the second fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash in the city this summer.
BACKGROUND:
A pedestrian was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a vehicle on the city’s north side.
It happened just before 9:00 am Saturday, August 28th near 13th Street and 5A Avenue North.
Lethbridge Police say the pedestrian suffered serious, life-threatening injuries and was taken by STARS to Calgary.
No other information if available.
Lethbridge Police say the collision is under investigation and charges are pending.