Police urging caution to both motorists and pedestrians after deadly crash
Posted Apr 29, 2013 4:12 pm.
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Calgary Police are warning Calgarians to be vigilant about safety in the wake of two recent fatal collisions involving pedestrians.
65-year-old Wendy Turnbull was killed Sunday night while crossing the road at 90th Avenue and 19 Street Southwest.
Police say charges still may be pending against the 29 year old driver.
A toddler was also killed — after being struck by a driver in medical distress on Thursday in Shawnessy.
Sgt. Ken Rutherford says it’s frustrating that the crosswalk lights were flashing when Turnbull was crossing the street on her way home.
“They are crossing from all indications, in that manner, and yet people are not slowing down or avoiding them, by just being aware of the situation and looking for them.” He says.
The number of fatal crashes involving pedestrians took a large jump in 2012; 11 people were killed, compared to six in both 2011, and 2010.
Rutherford says the responsibility does not only lie with motorists; if you’re crossing the road, you can’t take for granted a car will stop.
