A man is in life-threatening condition after a single-vehicle collision in southeast Calgary early Tuesday morning.
At around 1:05 a.m., police said a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander driven by a 43-year-old man was traveling south on Deerfoot Trail Southeast and was approaching the ramp for Stoney Trail Southeast.
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Police said they believe the man failed to navigate the curve and hit a light pole. The impact caused the SUV to “become airborne,” landing in a nearby grassy median. The vehicle came to a stop around 130 metres from where it left the road.
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The Calgary Police Service said the man was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition. Alcohol nor drugs are considered factors in this collision but speed is.
Police said the SUV was reported as stolen.
Anyone with information is asked to call 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers.
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