Wayne Gretzky

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Wayne Gretzky Drive Tragedy and Derby Dream: A Tale of Twists and Turns

Car Accidents - Edmonton - Kentucky Derby - Wayne Gretzky

Tragedy strikes on Wayne Gretzky Drive while the hockey legend heads to the Kentucky Derby!

Wayne Gretzky Drive in Edmonton became the unfortunate setting for a tragic incident as a woman lost her life after being run over by a pickup truck. The Edmonton police are investigating the collision, with no suspicion of speed or alcohol involvement. The woman, lying on the road, was pronounced dead despite efforts to save her. In a strange twist of fate, on a lighter note, Wayne Gretzky himself made headlines attending the 115th Kentucky Derby in 1989 after joining the LA Kings. It coincided with his birthday on January 26.

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Woman killed after being run over on Wayne Gretzky Drive ... (CityNews Edmonton)

Edmonton police say one person is dead following an overnight pedestrian collision.

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Police investigating fatal pedestrian collision on Wayne Gretzky Drive (Edmonton Journal)

Speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors in the collision. EPS Major Collision Investigations Section (MCIS) has now taken over the investigation.

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Woman who was lying on an Edmonton road dies after being run ... (CTV Edmonton)

A 46-year-old woman is dead after she was run over by the driver of a pickup early Friday morning.

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Woman dead after being run over while lying on road in central ... (Globalnews.ca)

A woman was lying in the middle of Wayne Gretzky Drive near 118th Avenue when she was run over by a truck early Friday morning and declared dead at the ...

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Woman dies after being run over by Wayne Gretzky Pi News (PRO IQRA NEWS)

“Witnesses attempted to render first aid; however, the woman was pronounced dead when Edmonton Fire Rescue arrived,” spokeswoman Caroline Maran wrote in a press ...

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The Vault | Wayne Gretzky heads to 115th Kentucky Derby (WHAS11.com)

The famed hockey player came to the 115th Kentucky Derby in 1989 shortly after he went to the LA Kings. Jan. 26 is also his birthday. Author: whas11.com.

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