Woman fatally hit by truck in Southeast Calgary’s Valleyfield community

Incident details

A 57-year-old woman tragically passed away after being struck by a vehicle in the southeast Calgary neighborhood of Valleyfield on Friday night. The incident occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m., according to police reports.

• The accident took place on 50th Avenue S.E., near the intersection with 22nd Street S.E.
• A black GMC Sierra, driven by a 38-year-old man, struck the woman as she was crossing the road.
• Emergency services quickly responded, and the victim was transported to the hospital.
• Despite efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries shortly after arriving at the hospital.

Investigation updates

The driver of the truck remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Authorities have stated that neither speed nor impairment appears to have contributed to the crash. The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant dashcam footage to come forward.

This tragic event has left the Valleyfield community shaken, and the Calgary police are continuing to gather information to determine the exact circumstances of the incident.

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