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Portage Avenue collision Sept 13 2024 (Colleen Houde Golden West)
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A large stretch of Portage Avenue was closed in the Westwood area of Winnipeg for much of Friday. Police are asking witnesses of the collision and anyone who may have video footage to come forward. (Colleen Houde/Golden West)
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A Winnipeg woman has been identified as the victim of a fatal collision that occurred at the intersection of Portage Avenue and Bedson Street on Friday morning.

Emergency responders were called to the scene at around 7:39 a.m. on Sept. 13 after reports of a serious crash involving a pedestrian.

Upon arrival, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service found that the pedestrian had succumbed to their injuries. Three others were taken to hospital and are in stable condition.

Investigators say a Ford F150 truck was travelling eastbound on Portage Avenue when it struck the pedestrian and a bus shelter. The collision also caused damage to a second vehicle, a hydro pole, and a nearby gas station.

On Saturday, Sept. 14, police identified the victim as 40-year-old Nardia Cameria Bedward of Winnipeg. Her family has been notified.

Witnesses sought

The Winnipeg Police Service's Traffic Division is continuing to investigate and is asking anyone with information or video footage, including dashcam video, to come forward.

Those with details are encouraged to contact investigators at 204-986-7085 or reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477 or online at winnipegcrimestoppers.org.

 

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