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Edmonton man hit, killed by semi-truck after pulling over to check van

EDMONTON — An Edmonton man is dead after being hit by a semi-truck. Police say on Tuesday afternoon the 39-year-old man had pulled over on an Edmonton freeway to check his van. They say when the man got out of the van he was struck by a semi-truck.
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Police say a 39-year-old man has died in Edmonton after he was hit by a semi-truck on the side of a freeway. An Edmonton Police Service shoulder badge in Edmonton on Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

EDMONTON — An Edmonton man is dead after being hit by a semi-truck.

Police say on Tuesday afternoon the 39-year-old man had pulled over on an Edmonton freeway to check his van.

They say when the man got out of the van he was struck by a semi-truck.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene and police say the collision is under investigation.

They say a four-year-old girl was inside the van when the collision took place.

The girl was taken to hospital but police say she was not injured.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 18, 2025.

The Canadian Press

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