Pedestrian killed by CTrain at Whitehorn LRT Station was ‘distracted by his cellphone’: Calgary police

A 30-year-old man hit and killed by a CTrain in northeast Calgary on Monday evening was “distracted by his cellphone,” according to Calgary police.

Emergency crews were called to the Whitehorn LRT Station on 36 Street N.E. at around 8:30 p.m.

Investigators said the victim was crossing the tracks while warning lights were flashing and alarm bells were sounding.

He was hit by a northbound CTrain and declared dead at the scene.

In a Tuesday news release, police said the victim was using his cellphone and wearing earphones at the time.

“It is unknown if alcohol or drugs, on the part of the pedestrian, are factors in this collision,” they added.

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EMS said the train operator was assessed by paramedics but didn’t wish to be transported to hospital.

“He was a little shaken up,” spokesperson Adam Loria said.

No passengers on the CTrain were injured.

Police said speed is not considered to be a factor in the collision.

“People are not very cautious,” CTrain rider Vikram told Global News. “People have to remove their headphones.”

The incident caused the Whitehorn LRT Station to be shut down for several hours while police investigated.

Officers are in the process of reviewing CCTV footage of the crash.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234 or contact Crime Stoppers.

With files from Nathan Taylor and Mia Sosiak