Ring Road Accident Regina Today – Pedestrian Struck as Northbound Traffic Shut Down
REGINA, Saskatchewan — A collision on Ring Road in Regina Wednesday afternoon has resulted in the closure of northbound traffic between Wascana Parkway and Assiniboine Avenue East, with police responding to the scene.
The Regina Police Service initially announced shortly after 4 p.m. that officers were at the scene of a motor vehicle collision on Ring Road. Police asked motorists to avoid travelling northbound through the affected area while the incident was being investigated.
Police later confirmed that the collision involved a vehicle striking a pedestrian. Information about the pedestrian’s condition was not immediately released in the initial reports.
The crash caused a significant disruption for drivers using Ring Road, with northbound traffic shut down between Wascana Parkway and Assiniboine Avenue East. Motorists were advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while emergency personnel remained on scene.
The Regina Police Service has not yet released further details about what led to the collision, including the circumstances immediately before the pedestrian was struck. The investigation remains ongoing.
The incident comes amid increased concern in Regina over collisions involving pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users. Local police have recently responded to several such crashes across the city.
Drivers travelling through Regina are urged to exercise caution around pedestrians and to follow police directions and temporary traffic restrictions.
This is a developing story. Additional information about the Ring Road accident, including the pedestrian’s condition and any further details from investigators, may be released as the Regina Police Service continues its investigation.
