Pedestrian collision in downtown Calgary

A second pedestrian-related collision in the last 24 hours has left another person in life-threatening condition. The Calgary Police Service Traffic Section is investigating after the pedestrian was struck downtown early this morning.

Around 2:15 a.m., on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, police were called to Third Street S.E., between Fifth and Sixth Avenues S.E., for reports of the collision. It is believed that a dark-coloured SUV was travelling in the southbound lane of Third Street S.E., and that the pedestrian was standing in the lane and subsequently struck. The pedestrian was transported to hospital in serious life-threatening condition.

The driver fled the scene and the investigation into their identification and whereabouts remains ongoing.

The incident remains under investigation, and anyone who witnessed the collision or may have footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
APP: P3 Tips

Case #24527225/4488