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Saskatoon police investigate pedestrian collision; 19-year-old arrested, released

A 23-year-old woman was taken to hospital with what police believed to be serious injuries after a Friday night collision on 8th Street East. The vehicle did not remain on scene, and a 19-year-old man was arrested and later released pending further investigation.

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Saskatoon police are investigating a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian that occurred on Sept. 18, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m. in the 1300 block of 8th Street East, according to a Saskatoon Police Service news release (Occurrence Number: 26-135507).1

Arriving officers located a 23-year-old woman with what were believed to be serious injuries, the release states. She was transported to hospital by paramedics for further medical treatment.1

Officers also learned that the vehicle involved in the collision did not remain on scene, according to the release. Shortly after, police received a call for service from a man who reported that he was the operator of the vehicle that had hit the woman.1

The 19-year-old man was arrested without further incident but was later released pending further investigation, police said.1

Police are continuing to investigate and ask anyone with information that may assist to contact police at 306-975-8300 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.1

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  1. Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrian - 1300 Block of 8th Street East · Saskatoon Police Service