Child in life-threatening condition after being struck by vehicle in northwest Calgary
An 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition after being struck by a vehicle in the northwest Calgary neighbourhood of Royal Oak.
The collision at the intersection of Royal Terrace and Royal Oak Drive N.W. took place just after 8:30 a.m.
According to police officials, the driver remained on scene and impairment is not a suspected factor.
Police say speed and sun are being investigated as possible factors.
Police also say the boy remains in life-threatening condition as of Monday afternoon.
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