Man Killed in Beltline Hit-and-Run

0:00Calgary police are investigating a tragic incident in the belt-mine neighborhood where a man died after being run over by a vehicle. It happened Sunday around 8.20pm near 16 Avenue and 8th Street Southwest. The unidentified man crossed the street from Tomkens Park and ended up lying in the roadway right in front of a parked car. Minutes later, the driver came back, got in, started the engine, and pulled out without seeing him, driving right over the pedestrian. Police say the man had fallen or laid down there just before the driver returned. The driver, a man in his 50s, stayed on scene and wasn't hurt. First responders rushed the pedestrian to the hospital, but he didn't make it. No word yet on why he was lying in the road. Now, the medical examiner is doing an autopsy to confirm if those injuries caused his death. Cops have the full investigation underway, piecing together exactly what went down. This hits hard in a busy urban spot. Stay alert out there folks, especially at night. We'll keep an eye on updates as they come.

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