EDMONTON — The Edmonton police’s homicide unit is continuing to investigate a fatal hit and run that happened in May.
The incident happened on May 21 in the area of 129 Avenue and 126 Street, according to EPS.
They were told a dark-coloured truck hit a pedestrian and sped away. A 36-year-old man was pronounced dead on scene by paramedics.
“An autopsy was completed on May 27, 2021 and the cause of death was determined to be a crushing injury to the chest,” said EPS in a news release.
Police have not officially classified the death as a homicide, but said it “remains suspicious.”