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Edmonton Police Seek Witnesses After Man Dies on LRT Footbridge

A 68-year-old man succumbed to his injuries after being found on the Dudley B. Menzies Bridge, prompting a police investigation.

  • Edmonton police are investigating the suspicious death of a 68-year-old man found injured on a footbridge over the North Saskatchewan River.
  • The incident occurred on the Dudley B. Menzies Bridge, which serves as a footpath under the LRT bridge near the High Level Bridge.
  • Emergency services responded to the scene around 9:15 p.m. on Friday, but the man died shortly after being taken to the hospital.
  • Police are appealing for information from pedestrians and e-bike riders who were in the area at the time of the incident.
  • An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday as police continue to gather information and potential video evidence from witnesses.
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