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Driver Kills Man After Reversing Over Calgary Sidewalk

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Story summary
  • A driver ran over a man lying on a Calgary sidewalk, who later died.
  • Staff Sgt. Andy Woodward said the driver, 50s, did not see the victim in the dark.
  • Woodward said the driver reversed, believing the person was a traffic-calming device.
  • The victim was taken to a nearby hospital in serious condition and died shortly after arrival.
  • Police ask for witnesses or dash-cam footage, contacting (403) 266-1234 or Crime Stoppers.