Calgary police looking for witness in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run

Calgary police are looking for the driver of a second vehicle believed to have information about a fatal pedestrian collision that happened last weekend.

Just before 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, a man in his 70s was walking north along 47 Street SE in a marked crosswalk, crossing Memorial Drive SE, according to police.

At the same time, a black BMW X5 was driving along Memorial Drive SE approaching 47 Street SE and hit the man, who died at the scene.

Police say the driver of the BMW left the scene before officers arrived and continued to drive east before abandoning the vehicle, which was found by officers a short time later.

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After looking at evidence from the scene and talking to witnesses, police believe just before the collision, a white sedan was travelling beside the black BMW.

Investigators are asking for help from the public to identify the driver of the white sedan.

“While we are still reviewing evidence in this case, it appears that the BMW involved in the collision was overtaking the white sedan moments prior to striking the pedestrian,” Sgt. Colin Foster of the CPS Collision Reconstruction Unit said in a statement. “We believe the driver of the white sedan may have crucial information for our investigation.”

Police are also looking for anyone with information about the collision or dashcam footage from the area to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234 or tip anonymously through CrimeStoppers.