Pedestrian in critical condition after hit-and-run

Edmonton Police badge seen in Edmonton, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Posted July 25, 2026 4:29 pm.

A man in his 50s was hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Friday.

Edmonton police (EPS) received a 911 call reporting an injured male in the area of 42 Avenue and Calgary Trail South.

Police believe the man was struck between 10:30 and 10:45 a.m. and sustained life-threatening injuries. He was taken to hospital by EMS.

“The driver involved in the collision left the scene and investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who was travelling in the area at the time and may have dashcam footage to contact police,” EPS said in a press release.

Anyone with information is asked to call 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.

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