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News Update: Pedestrian killed on Edmonton Trail identified

CALGARY, AB – The pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle and killed as he stood in the grassy verge alongside Edmonton Trail on Tuesday has been identified as Chris Muise, 36.

Global News reports that the fatal collision occurred at about 2:45 p.m. on April 20. A 2020 Ford Ranger that had been traveling north on Edmonton Tr. left the roadway near 2 Avenue, hopped the east curb, and collided with Muise, throwing the pedestrian a considerable distance. Muise died at the scene.

Police believe the Ford’s driver may have been intoxicated at the time of the crash. Charges may be filed pending the results of an investigation.

If you’ve lost a loved one in a fatal collision involving a motor vehicle, contact the Calgary pedestrian accident lawyers of Merchant Law Group today. We want to learn more about your case, so that we can help you understand your legal options during this difficult time. We can be reached by phone at (403) 237-7777 or online here.

About Donald I.M. Outerbridge

Donald became the Executive Director of Merchant Law Group LLP starting in 1993, nearly 30 years ago. His experience managing law firms at various levels and in multiple provinces across Canada goes back even further to 1981.

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