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Emergency crews on scene of a pedestrian fatality along Highway 43 in Whitecourt, June 28, 2019. (Erika Chorostil, XM 105 FM)
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Edson woman killed after being struck by a vehicle in Whitecourt

Jun 28, 2019 | 11:22 AM

A young woman from Edson has died after she was struck by a vehicle on Highway 43 in Whitecourt.

RCMP were called to the scene this morning around 5 a.m.

According to officers, an SUV was travelling on Highway 43 when it collided with a pedestrian in town at 51st Street.

The 25-year-old died at the scene. The person driving the SUV was not injured.

No charges have been laid and the investigation is ongoing.