Pedestrian in serious condition after being struck by C-Train
An 18-year old man is in serious condition after being struck by a C-Train Friday night.
The incident happened around 10:50 p.m. MT at the 58th Avenue SE crossing.
According to police, the light barriers and gongs were operating when the southbound C-Train approached the crossing. The driver saw the man crossing the tracks and applied the emergency brakes. The man was struck by the front corner of the C-Train and came to rest approximately 15 metres from where he was struck.
The man was taken to Foothills hospital by ambulance.
Police say no one else was injured in the accident and the pedestrian appears to be under the influence of alcohol at the time.
