Pedestrian struck by vehicle on commercial construction site
Stephen Hunt
A pedestrian is injured after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon.
It happened at Cityscape Drive and 104 Avenue N.E. just after 5 p.m. at a commercial construction site.
EMS confirmed it has transported a patient to hospital, but there was no word on the victim's condition.
A hard hat could be seen on the pavement close to a pickup truck. Police have taped off the area.
Police remain on scene, trying to determine what happened.
ALERT: Emergency services are helping a pedestrian involved in an incident on Cityscape Dr and Cityside Rd NE. Please go slow and watch for fellow Calgarians.. #yyctraffic #yycroads
— YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) June 22, 2022This is a developing story…
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