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Elderly Man With Dementia Fatally Struck on Ring Road
9 Oct
Summary
- An 86-year-old man, Qili Dong, was reported missing on Wednesday afternoon.
- He was later fatally struck by a vehicle on Ring Road.
- The man had dementia and did not speak English, his family stated.
Regina police confirmed that an 86-year-old man, Qili Dong, who was reported missing on Wednesday afternoon, was fatally struck by a vehicle on Ring Road later that same afternoon. Dong had been reported missing by his family, who noted he had dementia and did not speak English, raising concerns about his ability to seek help.
Around 3:50 p.m. CST on Wednesday, police responded to a collision involving a pedestrian on Ring Road, between Wascana Parkway and Assiniboine Avenue East. Officers arrived promptly and discovered Dong with critical injuries. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, he unfortunately passed away due to his injuries.
The police collision analysis reconstruction team is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information or dashboard camera footage that may assist their ongoing investigation into this tragic event.
