1 dead after crash in west Edmonton

A black BMW hit a tree on 142 Street over the weekend, killing the driver. Edmonton police say speed was a factor.

A person was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in west Edmonton.

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At around 3:15 a.m., police say a black BMW was travelling south on 142 Street close to 90 Avenue when the driver lost control of the car.

The BMW went off the road and hit a tree.

The driver was declared dead on scene. No one else was in the car.

Police believe speed was a factor in the collision.

The investigation shut down 142 Street between 87 Avenue and 91 Avenue for several hours. It was reopened at about 11:30 a.m.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.