A 13-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital in Calgary on Tuesday night after he was hit by a vehicle while crossing a street in Strathmore.

Police were called to the intersection of Thomas Drive and Brent Blvd just after 3:30 p.m. and determined that the boy was hit by a truck that was making a left turn.

The boy was dragged by the vehicle for a short distance and was taken by STARS to a Calgary area hospital in stable condition.

Police are investigating and say charges have not yet been laid.