Pedestrian suffers critical injuries in northeast Calgary hit and run
The incident happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. in the intersection of 44th Avenue Northeast and 52nd Street Northeast in the community of Temple.
On Monday afternoon, a pedestrian suffered critical injuries in a hit-and-run incident in the northeast section of Calgary. The collision occurred around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of 44th Avenue Northeast and 52nd Street Northeast, in the Temple community. According to the Calgary Police, the pedestrian was crossing the road at the crosswalk when they were struck by a vehicle.
The individual sustained critical, but non-life-threatening injuries and was promptly transported to a hospital. Notably, the driver involved in the accident fled the scene, leaving the injured pedestrian behind. Police have reported that over 280 pedestrians were hit by vehicles between January 1 and July 31, emphasizing the ongoing risk pedestrians face on Calgary's roads.
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