Achi news desk-
Calgary police are investigating after a hit and run Saturday afternoon in Bridgeland left a pedestrian in hospital with serious, life-changing injuries.
At approximately 2:45pm police believe a man collapsed and was lying in a parking lot near the Centex Memorial, at 12 Fourth Street NE
While the man was lying there, police believe a light colored minivan, driven by a man in his 20s, backed out of a parking space, pulled over and drove north .
Police believe that when the minivan pulled over, it ran over the pedestrian with the front passenger side tire.
The minivan stopped and the driver opened his door and looked around and under the vehicle, then closed his door, pulled forward and drove over the pedestrian again, this time with the rear tire.
After that, police say the minivan turned east into a small lane and stopped for a moment before turning north onto Edmonton Trail.
Police say they believe the man was unaware of the pedestrian until he drove over him.
The pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious life-changing injuries.
Excessive speed is not believed to be a factor but police are investigating the possibility that there may have been an impairment.
Anyone with information should contact police at 403-266-1234. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app.
