A man is in life threatening condition after he was hit by a vehicle on a southwest street on Thursday morning.

Emergency crews responded to the scene of a hit and run on 15th Avenue SW, near 4th Street, at about 9:30 a.m.

“There was a group of pedestrians walking westbound on 15th Avenue. A grey car then was travelling eastbound on the roadway, drove towards the group of pedestrians, striking one of them and then fled the scene. The victim was taken to Foothills Hospital with serious life threatening injuries and the suspect is still outstanding,” said CPS Acting Sgt. Dave Dentandt.

Winesses say a verbal altercation happened between the group of pedestrians and the occupants of the vehicle and police believe the vehicle returned and hit the victim before fleeing the scene.

Police are looking for an older model, grey or black sedan and say there may have been as many as three people in the vehicle.

“At this time, it’s still early to know if it was an intentional maneuver but that’s certainly an aspect that we’re going towards,” said Dentandt. “The other people did scatter, unfortunately one was hit."

Police are talking to a number of witnesses and have cordoned off the area to investigate.

Anyone who was in the area at the time of the collision is asked to contact police by calling the non-emergency line at 403-266-1234 or by contacting Crime Stoppers using any of the following methods:



TALK: 1-800-222-8477

TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

TEXT: tttTIPS to 274637