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Calgary police are investigating a fatal accident on Deerfoot Trail Tuesday night in which several cars struck a female pedestrian.
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Officers responded to the northbound Deerfoot Trail between Peigan Trail and 17th Avenue SE on Tuesday around 6:35 p.m., where a female pedestrian was on the ground after police said she was struck by “one or more” vehicles. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Investigators believe a vehicle believed to have struck the woman did not remain in place and may have been damaged as a result of the collision. Police did not provide a description of the vehicle in question, but said officers want to speak to any drivers and witnesses involved in the incident.
Police are referring anyone affected by the event to their Victim Support Team, a free service for victims of crime or tragedy. The team can be reached at 403-428-8398 or toll-free at 1-888-327-7828.
“We understand that this incident will be upsetting to those who witnessed it, and we want to ensure that the witnesses and those affected by this event are connected with support,” CPS said in a news release Wednesday.
Anyone with information about the vehicles involved is asked to contact the non-emergency line at 403-266-1234. Tipsters can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
mrodriguez@postmedia.com
Twitter: @michaelrdrguez
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