Calgary police say excessive speed is being investigated as a possible factor in two fatal collisions that occurred on Stoney Trail over the weekend. Both collisions are being investigated by the CPS traffic unit.
The first crash happened Friday night near 69 Street S.W. Police later confirmed a 16-year-old boy died at the scene.
Emergency crews responded at approximately 9:55 p.m. on June 27, where a 2014 sedan was travelling westbound on Stoney Trail S.W. in the left lane, approaching the Highway 8 exit.
Related Stories:
- Update: Calgary police warning of road closure after Friday evening traffic incident on Stoney Trail
Police said the vehicle left the roadway toward the grassy median and struck a support post for an overhead directional sign. The car caught fire. The 16-year-old male driver — the only occupant — was declared deceased at the scene.
Police said neither alcohol nor drugs are believed to be factors. Excessive speed is being investigated as a possible factor.
The second crash happened at approximately 6:17 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, on Stoney Trail S.W., south of the Bow Trail interchange.
Police said a 25-year-old man was driving a 2001 Toyota 4Runner southbound when the vehicle crossed the grassy median and entered the northbound lanes.
The Toyota rolled before being struck by a 2008 Dodge Caliber driven by a 25-year-old woman.
Police said the Toyota’s driver was ejected and struck a large overhead directional sign. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Dodge suffered serious, life-threatening injuries.
A 22-year-old male passenger in the Dodge had minor injuries. Both were transported to the hospital.
Police said neither alcohol or drugs are believed to be factors. Excessive speed is being investigated as a possible factor.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 403-266-1234 or submit tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers
Sign up to get the latest local news headlines delivered directly to your inbox every afternoon.
Send your news tips, story ideas, pictures, and videos to news@discoverairdrie.com. You can also message and follow us on Twitter: @AIR1061FM.
DiscoverAirdrie encourages you to get your news directly from your trusted source by bookmarking this page and downloading the DiscoverAirdrie app.