Calgary police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that killed a pedestrian

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Calgary police are appealing for witnesses to a crash that left a woman dead at the city's southwest intersection.

A 48-year-old woman was hit by a red 2009 Honda Pilot on Saturday at approximately 6:45 p.m. The car veered into the eastbound lane and crashed into a bus shelter. rest on the median after crossing two eastbound lanes.

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According to police, the pedestrian is believed to have been in or near a designated crosswalk at the time of the incident. He was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition and died from his injuries shortly afterwards.

The driver, a 49-year-old woman, was not injured. Police said impairment and speed did not appear to be factors in the collision.

While the investigation is ongoing, police are urging witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage to contact them at 403-266-1234.

Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, calgarycrimestoppers.org or the P3 Tips app.

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