11-year-old struck by vehicle in Calgary NW Royal Oak

Calgary police tape surrounds the scene where an 11-year-old boy was hit by a vehicle in Calgary on Monday, March 20, 2023. (Nick Blakeney, CityNews photo)

By Alejandro Melgar

Posted Mar 20, 2023 10:26 am.

Last Updated Mar 20, 2023 1:59 pm.

An 11-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition after being struck by a vehicle in Calgary’s northwest Monday.

Calgary police say it happened around 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of Royal Oak Terrace and Royal Oak Drive.

EMS say he has been taken to Alberta Children’s Hospital.

Officers say they escorted the ambulance to hospital.

Calgary police tape surrounds the scene where an 11-year-old boy was hit by a vehicle in Calgary

Calgary police tape surrounds the scene where an 11-year-old boy was hit by a vehicle in Calgary on Monday, March 20, 2023. (Nick Blakeney, CityNews photo)

Meanwhile, police say the vehicle’s driver remained on the scene, and add impairment is not believed to be a factor.

The investigation is ongoing.

-With files from Chris Bowen

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