A young woman has died after an accident in the city center, Calgary police initially thought a pedestrian was involved, but it turned out that it was the passenger of the vehicle that had crashed.
At around 3:50 pm on Tuesday, the Calgary Police Service was called to 3 SW Street near 7th Avenue SW, to report a serious injury collision. The traffic section determined that the passenger, a 24-year-old woman, was thrown from the vehicle during the incident.
Police said a black Kia Soul operated by a 26-year-old man was stopped on the west side of the road facing south.
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“The Kia reversed and turned north, crossing the road as it did so,” CPS said in a press release, adding that during the sudden movements, the 24-year-old passenger fell on the road. front passenger door and went running. next to the vehicle.
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The Kia then crashed into a parked and unoccupied vehicle on the east side of the road, and the passenger was later trapped under the vehicle. Spectators rushed to help her free her; however, police said his injuries were fatal and he died shortly afterwards in hospital.
The driver was found unconscious at the scene and taken to hospital for medical treatment where he remains in serious condition.
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Although speed and alcohol have been ruled out as factors related to the crash, police are investigating drug use as a factor.
If you have information about the accident or have witnessed it, please contact the non-emergency police line at 403-266-1234. You can also remain anonymous using Crime Stoppers.
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