A 19-year-old pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on Stoney Trail in Calgary on Tuesday.
At around 3:45 a.m., Calgary police were called for reports a pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle on southbound Stoney Trail, between Airport Trail and McKnight Blvd. N.E.
Prior to the incident, police said they were notified by witnesses that two males were walking into traffic and trying to stop vehicles.
Police believe the 19-year-old pedestrian entered into the path of a 2010 Cadillac CTS4 travelling in the right lane, and was struck.
He was taken to hospital in critical condition but has since passed away.
The 25-year-old driver of the vehicle remained on scene, and is not facing any criminal charges. A second pedestrian, a 13-year-old boy, was not injured.
Police said speed, alcohol and drugs are not considered to be factors in the collision for the driver or two pedestrians.
Anyone who witnessed the collision and may have dashcam footage is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
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