An 86-year-old woman is in critical condition following a collision involving a pedestrian and a truck in Calgary Saturday afternoon.
According to a Calgary Police Service spokesperson, the incident happened at Edmonton Trail and 16th Avenue Northeast at around 4:15 p.m.
A elderly pedestrian was crossing the intersection when she was hit by a Kenworth construction truck, which was traveling southbound on Edmonton Trail and was turning into the westbound lanes of 16th Avenue Northeast.
All westbound lanes of 16th Avenue Northeast between Edmonton Trail and 4th Street Northeast were closed for hours on Saturday evening.
Police said the 46-year-old driver and 42-year-old passenger of the truck were not injured and remained at the scene.
Police said drugs, excessive speed and alcohol are not considered factors.
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