By Sheldon Spackman

July 2024 Incident

Charge withdrawn for Blackfalds resident accused in collision with pedestrian

Oct 29, 2024 | 2:57 PM

A Blackfalds resident charged in a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian this summer has had her charge withdrawn.

Estela Chua, 53, had one count of dangerous operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm withdrawn in Red Deer Court of Justice on Oct. 25, 2024.

According to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS), Crown prosecutors continually evaluate evidence in light of the prosecution standard that the matter is in the public interest and there be a reasonable likelihood of conviction.

“If at any time following the laying of charges the Crown prosecutor becomes aware that the matter does not meet the standard for prosecution, the charges may be stayed, withdrawn or downgraded,” reads a statement from ACPS.

It was on July 5, 2024, at about 3:20 p.m., when RCMP responded to a report of a collision between an SUV and pedestrian in the area of 77 Street and Riverside Drive in Red Deer.

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As a result of the collision, Mounties say the female pedestrian was airlifted to hospital in Edmonton with significant injuries.

Following an investigation, police charged a 53-year-old Blackfalds resident, with dangerous operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm.

Related: Red Deer RCMP charge one individual following pedestrian collision