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Man dead after being hit by Calgary Transit bus: police

Calgary police were investigating a report of a bus hitting a pedestrian in the area of 17th Avenue Southeast and 44th Street Southeast at about 12:20 a.m. on July 2, 2024. Global News

A man has died after being hit by a Calgary Transit bus in Forest Lawn early Tuesday, according to police.

Police said officers were called to a report of a bus hitting a pedestrian in the area of 17th Avenue and 44th Street Southeast at about 12:20 a.m.

According to a news release, the bus travelled west on 17th Avenue Southeast. An 18-year-old man tried to cross the road towards the northwest corner of the intersection at the same time when he was struck by the bus.

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The man was declared dead at the scene, police said.

The release also said the bus driver remained at the scene and was not injured. Police said no injuries were reported from passengers.

Neither speed nor alcohol are considered factors in the collision, the news release said.

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Anyone with information about the collision is asked to directly contact the Calgary Police Service’s traffic unit at 403-428-4000 or call the CPS non-emergency line 403-266-1234.

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–with files from Phil Heidenreich, Global News.

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