Woman in 50s dies after being struck by vehicle in NE Calgary

A woman in her 50s is dead after she was hit by a vehicle in northeast Calgary Friday evening, police say.

Police say it happened just before 6 p.m. at a marked Laguna Way and 43 Avenue crosswalk.

CPS staff Sgt John Guigon tells 660 NewsRadio she was rushed to the hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.

The driver also remained at the scene. The area was closed for several hours as police investigated.

Guigon says speed, drugs, or alcohol are not considered to be factors at this point.

The investigation is ongoing.