Pedestrian dead following collision with 'large truck,' Regina police say
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A pedestrian is dead following a collision with a vehicle in east Regina Friday afternoon, police said.
A pedestrian is dead following a collision with a vehicle in east Regina Friday afternoon, police said.
Officers were called to the scene on the 1500 block of 7th Avenue East shortly before 1 p.m. Friday, a Regina Police Service (RPS) news release said.
When police arrived on scene they found a male victim who appeared to have been struck by a large truck laying on the roadway before EMS confirmed he was dead, the release said.
As of 2:30 Friday afternoon, emergency crews remained on the scene.
Motorists are being asked to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan said in a social media post Friday afternoon that residents should expect traffic blockages for several hours.
RPS did not release the victim's name or age.