Pedestrian critically hurt in NE Calgary crash

Calgary police investigating a pedestrian crash in the community of Bridgeland on June 26, 2026. (CityNews/Noah Laycock)

By News Staff

Posted Jun 26, 2026 2:16 pm.

Last Updated Jun 26, 2026 2:37 pm.

A pedestrian was rushed to hospital with life‑threatening injuries after they were struck by a work truck in northeast Calgary on Friday.

Emergency crews were called to McDougall Road and 9 Street NE around noon for reports someone was struck by a vehicle.

Officers arrived to find one person hurt. They were rushed to hospital with serious and life-threatening injuries.

The driver involved remained at the scene. Police confirmed the vehicle involved was a work truck towing a trailer

The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.

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