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Man hit and killed on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Calgary

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Pedestrian struck and killed on Highway One
WATCH ABOVE: A man was killed on Highway One Wednesday morning, after he was hit while walking along the highway. Global’s Kris Laudien reports – Nov 9, 2016

One man was killed after being hit by a car on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Calgary on Wednesday.

It happened at the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 22 just after midnight.

RCMP said it appeared the 37-year-old victim was struck by an eastbound vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The driver of the vehicle hasn’t been charged with anything. Alcohol isn’t believed to be a factor with the driver of the vehicle,” RCMP Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said.

Eastbound lanes of Highway 1 east of Highway 22 were closed for about five hours while officers investigated. The highway was reopened at around 6:45 a.m.

Police said the victim may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol. RCMP have not yet released his name, pending notification of his family.

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With files from Global’s Kris Laudien

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