Pedestrian, 26, critically injured in Medicine Hat collision on Gershaw Drive
Police shut down part of Gershaw Drive to investigate after a vehicle struck a pedestrian, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries.
Why it matters
The serious injury underscores ongoing pedestrian safety concerns on busy Medicine Hat roadways.
The Medicine Hat Police Service Traffic Safety Unit is investigating a serious collision on Gershaw Drive that left a 26-year-old pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.
Details on the exact time and circumstances of the crash have not been released, but officers responded and closed off the area to conduct their investigation.
The injured pedestrian was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition. Police have not yet released information about the driver or vehicle involved.
The Traffic Safety Unit's investigation into the collision remains ongoing, and further updates are expected as police gather more information.
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