{"id":939502,"date":"2026-10-20T02:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T02:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/939502\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T02:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T02:12:18","slug":"winnipeg-police-investigate-following-numerous-collisions-involving-pedestrians-over-the-past-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/939502\/","title":{"rendered":"Winnipeg police investigate following numerous collisions involving pedestrians over the past month"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s been a concerning September and October for drivers and pedestrians in Winnipeg.<\/p>\n

On Monday, police reported a slew of collisions involving pedestrians over the past several weeks, including one at the intersection of Roblin Boulevard and Hunterspoint Road, where a woman in her 80s was struck and killed.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving the right of way does not make you safe,\u201d said WPS Insp. Helen Peters,.<\/p>\n

Police say on Sept. 29, the woman in her 80s was walking westbound on Roblin and crossing at the intersection of Hunterspoint when a vehicle failed to stop at the stop sign and struck her. She was taken to hospital in stable condition but died of her injuries Oct. 15.<\/p>\n

The driver was identified and police are investigating.<\/p>\n

In total, police reported a total of eight collisions involving pedestrians resulting in serious injuries and one fatality. Incidents range from parking lots, marked crosswalks and controlled intersections.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe best way to keep ourselves safe is actually to make eye contact with each other out there on the road. As motorists, make eye contact with pedestrians, you know that they\u2019ve seen you coming and vice versa,\u201d said Peters.<\/p>\n

On Sept. 11, police say a child was struck in the retail parking lot in the 1600 block of Kenaston Boulevard. The child and an adult left a store and were crossing at a pedestrian corridor when a vehicle cut through the parking lot and ran the child over, police say. The child was taken to hospital in unstable condition, but later upgraded to stable.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether you\u2019re a motor vehicle driver or you\u2019re a pedestrian, having the right of way means you may cross if it\u2019s safe to do so. But even standing at the side of the road, what we see across all of these instances is that pedestrians are the most vulnerable group of people that share the roadway with everybody else,\u201d said Peters.<\/p>\n

WPS highlighted the importance of visibility, saying that if you\u2019re stepping out and it\u2019s dark outside, wear something bright to ensure drivers will see you.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis isn\u2019t just about who\u2019s at fault. This is about keeping each other safe and doing everything we can as drivers, motor vehicles or pedestrians to help each other out and navigate our roads,\u201d said Peters.<\/p>\n

Police say multiple investigations have led to charges, including criminal charges related to impaired driving. Those collisions are as follows:<\/p>\n

Sept. 28: Three children were hit at Plaza Drive and Pembina Highway<\/a> after a woman in her 70s at the wheel of a Honda Fit was driving west on Plaza Drive when she ran a red light and struck a Ford Fusion at the intersection, causing her vehicle to mount the sidewalk.<\/p>\n

Oct. 5, 2 a.m.: A pedestrian \u2014 a man in his 30s \u2014 was struck by a vehicle that was making a turn on Arlington Street at Wellington Avenue. The pedestrian was taken to hospital in stable condition, while the driver \u2014 also a man in his 30s \u2014 was charged under the Highway Traffic Act.<\/p>\n

Oct. 5, 8:53 a.m.: A pedestrian \u2014 a man in his 70s \u2014 was struck by a vehicle turning at Weatherstone Place and Lakewood Boulevard. The man was taken to hospital in critical condition with serious injuries.<\/p>\n

Oct. 6, 1:30 p.m.: A pedestrian \u2014 a woman in her 70s \u2014 was stuck while trying to cross Elizabeth Road at De Bourmont Avenue, by a vehicle that failed to stop at a four-way stop. She was taken to hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded to stable.<\/p>\n

Oct. 14, 5:30 p.m.: A pedestrian \u2014 a woman in her 70s \u2014 was struck at the intersection of Gateway Road and McLeod Avenue. She was taken to hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded to stable.<\/p>\n

Oct. 15, 8:30 p.m.: Pedestrians in their 60s were crossing at the intersection of Bonita Avenue and St. Anne\u2019s Road on their mobility scooters, when they were hit by vehicle making a left turn. Both individuals were ejected from their scooters and were taken to hospital in stable condition. The 69-year-old driver stayed at the scene, and has been charged with two offences relating to impaired driving.<\/p>\n

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