Pedestrian with life-altering injuries following collision

A senior was left with life-altering injuries after she was struck in a crosswalk on Memorial Drive yesterday.

At approximately 3:40 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, police were called to the intersection of Memorial Drive N.W. and Eighth Street N.W. for reports of the collision.

Construction work on the south side of Memorial Drive N.W. had resulted in the closure of the eastbound lanes and the two westbound lanes were converted into a single travel lane each direction.

Traffic reconstruction investigators believe that the pedestrian, a 69-year-old woman, was at the crosswalk near Seventh Street N.W. She was walking north and entered the diverted lane for eastbound traffic. At the same time, a 2015 Toyota Highlander, driven by a woman in her 30s, entered the crosswalk and struck the pedestrian.

The pedestrian was transported to hospital in serious condition, where it was later determined the injuries would be life-altering.

The driver remained at the scene and was uninjured.

Impairment nor speed are believed to be factors in the collision and at this time it is believed the pedestrian had a walk signal at the time of the collision. The investigation remains ongoing.

October is Pedestrian Safety Month in the Alberta Traffic Safety Calendar, and we encourage both motorists and pedestrians to watch out for one another to ensure everyone’s safety. This year alone, 11 pedestrians have died on Calgary streets and more than 300 pedestrian collisions have occurred.

 Tips for drivers:

 ·        Make eye contact with pedestrians

 ·        Drive at a safe speed and stop for pedestrians at crosswalks

 ·        Never pass a vehicle at a crosswalk

 ·        Avoid distractions: keep your eyes on the road & devices out of your hands

 Tips for pedestrians:

 ·        Use crosswalks and sidewalks

 ·        Look both ways before crossing the street

 ·        Follow traffic signs and signals

·        Avoid distractions: limit the use of earphones and devices when walking

We continue to work with The City of Calgary to implement the Safer Mobility Plan with a common goal of Vision Zero – mobility free of fatalities and major injuries.

Anyone with information about this 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 #CA25456868/4488