Regina police investigating collision involving pedestrian
The Regina Police Service (RPS) is investigating a motor vehicle incident involving a pedestrian on Friday afternoon.
Drivers are asked to avoid the southbound Broad Street area between Dewdney Avenue and Saskatchewan Drive as they investigate, police said.
Police did not provide any further details.
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