Calgary police have confirmed that fourteen people have lost their lives in vehicle collisions so far in 2025, a sobering statistic released following the death of a pedestrian in late November.
Southwest Calgary Collision Claims a Life
The most recent fatality involved a woman in her 30s who was struck by a vehicle on the evening of November 21. The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. as the woman was crossing Macleod Trail, westbound and south of the 99th Avenue S.W. intersection. Police confirmed she was outside of a marked crosswalk at the time.
According to authorities, a 2014 Hyundai Elantra, driven by a 30-year-old woman with a 60-year-old passenger, entered the intersection on a green light and collided with the pedestrian. The driver and passenger remained at the scene and were not physically injured.
Pedestrian Injury Statistics Raise Concerns
The pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. She succumbed to her injuries on Wednesday, November 27. In their official release, police indicated that speed and impairment are not considered factors in this tragic collision.
This event highlights a broader concern for pedestrian safety in the city. The police service's report also revealed a startling figure: there have been more than 400 collisions in Calgary resulting in injuries to pedestrians this year.
A Call for Heightened Road Safety
The death brings the official count for the year to 14, underscoring an urgent need for continued focus on road safety for all users. The data serves as a critical reminder for both drivers and pedestrians to exercise extreme caution, particularly as visibility decreases and road conditions change with the season.
