On Friday, May 9, 2014 at approximately 11:50 p.m. it was reported that a red 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer was travelling southbound on Calgary Trail, approaching 55 Avenue. The vehicle lost control after approaching a bend in the road, mounted a curb, collided with a concrete bus bench and rolled over into a west service lane. The 19-year-old driver of the vehicle was ejected out of her vehicle.
Police and EMS responded however, the driver was pronounced deceased on scene.
Police investigations reveal the driver was not wearing her seatbelt and excessive speed was a factor in the fatal collision. There were no other occupants in the vehicle.
EPS Major Collisions Unit is investigating this collision and believe two other unidentified vehicles may have been involved in street racing with this vehicle.
This is Edmonton’s sixth traffic fatality for 2014.
Anyone with information regarding the collision or two suspect vehicles is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.