Woman dies from injuries after struck crossing southeast intersection

A 57-year-old woman died Friday night after she was hit by a pickup at a southeast intersection.

Calgary police said the woman was crossing near the intersection of 50 Avenue and 22 Street S.E. at around 8:15 p.m. when she was struck by a black GMC Sierra headed eastbound on 50th Avenue.

The 38-year-old male driver hit the woman as she was walking across the street, police said in a release. She was transported to hospital but died from her injuries a short time later.

The driver of the pickup remained on scene and was uninjured.

Speed or impairment are not believed to be factors in the collision, police said.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has dashcam footage is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234.