Pedestrian killed in southwest Calgary crash

Calgary police saya pedestrian was killed this afternoon in the 4200 block of Macleod Trail southwest.

Awoman was pinned under a vehicle around 1:50 p.m. MT and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

The driver of the vehicle has been taken into custody.

Drivers are being asked to find alternative routes for the rush-hour commute.

Macleod Trail will remain open, but police say 42nd Avenue S.W. east of Macleod Trail to the train tracks will remain closed until the investigation has been completed.