Boy, 8, dies after being struck by vehicle at pedestrian crosswalk
Posted February 13, 2018 1:57 pm.
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An eight-year-old boy has died after he was struck by a vehicle while using a pedestrian crosswalk at St. Annes Road and Varennes Avenue on Tuesday morning, Winnipeg police confirm.
It happened at around 8:20 a.m.
The boy, whose identify hasn’t been released, was rushed to hospital in critical condition. He has since passed away.
Police say the boy’s family has been notified and schools in the area have also learned of the tragic news.
The driver of the vehicle remained on scene. There’s no word on possible charges.
An investigation is ongoing and police are asking any potential witnesses to come forward.