Pedestrian dead after crash on Pembina Highway in Winnipeg

A womanis dead after she was hit by a car insouth Winnipeg, near the Perimeter Highway.

Emergency crews were called just after 10p.m. Wednesday toPembina Highway, near the Perimeter interchange. The womanwas rushedto hospital in critical condition and later pronounced dead, police said in a news release.

The northbound lanes of Pembina were shut down for several hours, reopening shortly after 6 a.m. Thursday.

"When it comes to a fatality, the investigation is far more involved," policespokesperson Const.Jason Michalyshensaid.

The woman's age has not been released by police, who only called her an adult.

The 21-year-old man driving thecar remained at the scene and co-operated with investigators, said Michalyshen, who was unable to say if any charges are pending.

Anyone with information, including video or dash camera footage, is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-7085.

Anonymous tips can also be left by callingCrime Stoppers at 204-786-8477 (TIPS)or submitting through their website.

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