Pedestrian critically injured after being struck near Macleod Trail grocery store


A 49-year-old man is in hospital in critical, life-threatening condition after being hit by a vehicle outside a parking lot entrance along Macleod Trail early Wednesday morning.


The collision happened near the Save-On-Foods underground parkade in the 8800 block of Macleod Trail S.W. shortly after 1:30 a.m.


The injured person was conscious and breathing but suffering from potentially fatal injuries, according to Calgary Police Service officials.  


Police say the driver, an off-duty paramedic, remained on scene following the collision.


An EMS spokesperson confirms a 49-year-old man was transported from the scene to the Foothills Medical Centre.


As of 6:30 a.m., an area outside of the parking lot entrance remained cordoned off as the investigation continued.

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