A cart driver was among a group of people who were struck by what police are calling an impaired driver outside a Calgary bar.
Cody Ridsdale’s wife Katrina posted about the incident Saturday, saying her husband was walking on the sidewalk near Ranchman’s early this morning when he was hit by a vehicle. Five other people are involved.
She says he suffered a number of serious injuries as a result.
“He has three broken spinous processes at T5-7 and his ribs went with them. He is lucky to be alive. Lucky are our five other friends who were also hit,” she wrote on Facebook.
The Calgary Stampede confirmed to CTV News that it is aware of the incident and that Ridsdale was involved.
“Cody was a pedestrian who was hit by an alleged drunk driver,” said Kristen Anderson, manager of communications and media relations for the Calgary Stampede.
“Cody’s out of the hospital, but he won’t be driving again tonight.”
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In her post, Katrina also thanked the other contestants who offered their help as soon as they heard about the incident.
“Our barn was full of help this morning, I know our boys are getting the best care, our barn crew was fed and watered too,” she said.
“We are so blessed to be a part of this wagon community.”
Officials say Chance Vigen will drive Ridsdale’s cart on Sunday, and Katrina said Cody will need some time to recover.
“It’s going to be a while before Cody is back in the van box,” she said.
“We love you all and I can’t thank you enough. I’m so thankful for all of you and for another trip around the sun with my best friend.”
Calgary Police arrested the driver of the vehicle at the scene and will face charges.
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