Death of senior found at Saskatoon crosswalk under investigation

Police are trying to determine how a senior died following a “possible” pedestrian collision involving a vehicle in Saskatoon.

At around 4:30 p.m. CT on Thursday, officers were called to the intersection of 20th Street and Avenue G.

The 86-year-old pedestrian was reportedly injured and was taken to hospital. He has since passed away and an autopsy has been scheduled.

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His name has not been released by police.

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Investigators believe the elderly man was crossing the street when the driver of a truck who was making an eastbound turn, entered the crosswalk and came to a sudden stop.

Police said it was not evident whether the man was struck by the truck or was startled and fell as a result of other medical conditions.

The 61-year-old driver was charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian.