On Thursday afternoon, Calgary police confirmed that a 19-year-old pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on southbound Stoney Trail earlier this week has passed away. Police added no further information will be released at this time.
On Monday morning just before 4 a.m., CPS said they received reports of a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on southbound Stoney Trail north of McKnight Trail Northeast.
"Before the collision, police were notified of two males who witnesses described as walking into traffic, allegedly trying to stop vehicles," police said.
At that time, a 2010 Cadillac CTS4, driven by a 25-year-old man, was travelling in the far-right lane of southbound Stoney Trail Northeast.
"It is believed a 19-year-old male pedestrian entered into the path of the Cadillac and was struck by the vehicle, which ultimately came to a stop on the roadway. The driver of the Cadillac remained at the scene and was uninjured."
The pedestrian was transported to the hospital where they remain in critical condition. The second pedestrian, a 13-year-old boy, was uninjured.
"Speed, alcohol and drugs are not considered to be factors in the collision for the driver or the two pedestrians.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
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