A young boy who was hit by a vehicle on a northeast street on Friday morning has died in hospital.
Emergency crews were called to the 1800 block of Valleyview Road N.E. at about 8:40 a.m. for reports of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian.
The three-year-old boy was taken to Alberta Children’s Hospital in life threatening condition but later died from his injuries.
“Our understanding is there was a Ford Focus that was travelling eastbound and as it did so, it struck a young child.” said CPS Sgt. Colin Foster. “As a result of the collision, the child was taken to the Children’s Hospital by EMS.
There is no word yet on whether charges will be laid. Police say there is no indication that speed, drugs or alcohol were involved.
”We believe at the moment that the child was crossing the road, going to a day home, but that is still under investigation, so we haven’t confirmed that at the moment,” said Foster.
A small memorial has been started near the crash scene and people have been coming by to leave stuffed toys and pay their respects.
“I have my own son close to the same age and I wouldn’t even be able to imagine the pain that his mom was going through,” said Brittny Folvik. “I can’t say I know the lady herself, but as a community I know we would get together and if she needs anything, let us know.”
“I came because I love children so much. It really upset me this morning when I found out, my grandson goes to school here,” said Darleen Padgett.
The Collision Reconstruction Team is at the scene.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them at the non-emergency number at 403-266-1234.
