Calgary Police Service Traffic department is investigating a serious collision in the southwest neighborhood of Somerset after a pedestrian was struck by a school bus on Thursday afternoon.
The incident occurred at approximately 3 p.m. on September 17, 2026, near the intersection of 162 Avenue S.W. and Sixth Street S.W. The pedestrian, a woman in her 60s, was initially transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure with what were believed to be minor, non-life-threatening injuries. However, her medical condition deteriorated significantly overnight, and she is now fighting for her life in critical, life-threatening condition.
Investigation is ongoing and police have been gathering evidence and reconstructing the events leading up to the collision. Authorities noted that it is too early in the investigation to determine whether speed, impairment, or driver distraction played a role, emphasizing that all potential contributing factors are currently under review.
Calgary police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage from the area around 3 p.m. on Thursday to contact investigators at 403-266-1234 or leave an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.