Pedestrian hit by vehicle in downtown Calgary, left with serious injuries: police

A person has been sent to hospital in critical condition after being hit by a car in downtown Calgary.

By CityNews Staff

Posted Mar 26, 2025 6:31 am.

Last Updated Mar 26, 2025 6:32 am.

A person was left with serious, life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle in downtown Calgary Tuesday night, police say.

Investigators were called to the area of 1 Street and 4 Avenue SE around 9 p.m. for reports a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.

Calgary police say the driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene.

Westbound 4 Avenue was closed between Macleod Trail SE and 1 Street SE for several hours during the police investigation.

Area roads have since reopened to traffic.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact police or CrimeStoppers.

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