Teen pedestrian struck, killed Saturday morning

A 19-year-old woman died after being struck by an SUV at an intersection in east Winnipeg on Saturday morning, marking the second pedestrian fatality in just over a week. Police responded to the scene at Lagimodiere Boulevard and Dugald Road around 3 a.m. The woman was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but succumbed to her injuries.

Dennis McDonald, who lives nearby, witnessed the intersection's northeast corner being blocked off with police tape and cruisers. He suspects the driver was involved in the fatal collision. McDonald expressed concern about the high volume of traffic, including semi-trucks, at the busy intersection, which is also home to bus stops along each corner.

Winnipeg Police Service Const. Stephen Spencer stated that drugs or alcohol were not factors in the crash, and the driver remained at the scene unharmed. The second pedestrian fatality occurred just over a week ago when a man in his 60s was killed by a pickup truck while crossing Main Street at Jarvis Avenue. Streets for People Winnipeg, a volunteer-led group advocating for pedestrian safety, called for a reduction in the speed limit on Main Street and organized a vigil at the scene.

Police are working on addressing pedestrian-vehicle incidents, focusing on "high-risk driving behaviors."