28-year-old dies after midweek LRT collision in Northeast Edmonton – Edmonton | The Canadian News

Edmonton police say the man behind the wheel of a van that was hit by an LRT train during the week died of his injuries on Friday.

In a news release Saturday morning, police said the 28-year-old had been taken to hospital with serious injuries on Wednesday morning.

Police said the red Hyundai Santa Fe the man was driving on Nov. 24 struck the warning arm of the LRT crossing at 125 Avenue west of 66 Street. The vehicle then passed through warning lights and onto the train tracks, where the van was struck by a northbound train.

At this time, there are no pending charges. The Edmonton Police Major Collision Investigation Section continues to investigate.

The EPS asks any witnesses to the collision or anyone who saw the red Hyundai Santa Fe immediately prior to the collision to contact them by phone at 780-423-4567. Reports can be made anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.