Pedestrian critically injured by SUV driver backing out of driveway in Calgary's Hawkwood community

A woman out walking her dog was hit and critically injuredby an SUV driver who was reversing the vehicle out of a driveway and across a sidewalk, according to police.

The collision happened around 10 a.m. on Thursdayin the 100 block of Hawkwood Drive N.W.

EMS spokesman Adam Loria said paramedics transported amiddle-aged woman to Foothills Medical Centre in critical, life-threatening condition.

No other injuries were reported.

Police said the driver of the vehicle, a Honda CRV,remained at the scene and is co-operating with investigators.

Alcohol is not believed to be a factor.

The woman's dog ran off following the collision and police are asking the public for help in locating the pet.

The dog is described as black in colourand wearing a leash.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who has information about the dog's whereabouts is asked to call police at 403-567-4000.