Calgary pedestrian hit by vehicle in early January dies

A pedestrian who was struck by a pickup truck earlier this month in the community of Mount Pleasant has died, Calgary police said Tuesday.

On the morning of Jan. 9, a southbound Ford F150 was turning on to 26 Avenue N.W. and hit a woman who was walking her dog, according to police Sgt. Colin Foster.

The woman suffered serious head injuries and was taken to Foothills Medical Centre, he said.

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The dog survived the ordeal, Foster added.

The driver stayed at the scene, and speed and alcohol are not considered factors in the crash, he said.

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Police said Tuesday they continue to investigate the incident.

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– With files from Global News’ Carolyn Kury de Castillo