Edmonton police are investigating after a man in his 20s was hit by a vehicle in the downtown area early Monday morning.
They say a man was struck, near 102 Street and 105 Avenue, around 1:30 a.m. Witnesses reported that the man was dragged nearly 5 metres by the vehicle, which fled the scene.
The 25-year-old male victim was rushed to the Royal Alexandra Hospital with serious injuries; at last word he remained unconscious in hospital, having suffered serious head injuries.
A minivan believed to have been involved was found a few blocks from the scene, it had been abandoned.
Police said later Monday morning the vehicle had been stolen.
Anyone with information that could help investigators is asked to call the Edmonton Police Service non-emergency line at 780-423-4567 or #377 on a mobile phone.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
