2 pedestrians hit in crashes in Edmonton [Video]

A teenager is in hospital after being hit while crossing the street in central Edmonton on Thursday.

Police said a 17-year-old girl was walking in the crosswalk on 103 Street at 107 Avenue around 9:30 a.m. when she was hit by a 41-year-old man driving a Hyundai Santa Fe.

The crash closed 107 Avenue between 102 and 104 Streets for more than an hour.

The girl was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police do not believe speed or alcohol were factors.

The street reopened at around 11:45 a.m.

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A 77-year-old woman is also in hospital after being hit in a south Edmonton crosswalk around 10:15 a.m.

Police said the woman was walking north on 105 Street at 80 Avenue around when she was hit by a 60-year-old woman turning left in a Hyundai Santa Fe.

The woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver was charged with failing …