Man, 87, charged in 2024 pedestrian death

An 87-year-old man has been charged in connection to a motor vehicle collision that killed an 84-year-old pedestrian in 2024.

Winnipeg police say the driver struck the pedestrian on around 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 18 near Byrd Avenue and Westwood Drive. The pedestrian was taken to hospital in unstable condition where he died of his injuries. The driver stayed on scene.

Police say he is charged with careless driving causing death. He was released on an appearance notice.