Police said a 39-year-old Calgary man has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and obstructing a peace officer after a fatal crash on Stoney Trail northeast late Tuesday night.
The crash happened around 11 p.m., according to Calgary police, and investigating officers erected a barricade at Stoney Trail and McKnight Boulevard northeast.
At around 2:45 a.m. police said another driver approached the scene at a high rate of speed and drove through the crime scene while officers were present, potentially putting officers’ lives at risk and potentially destroying crucial evidence.
The driver was subsequently arrested and his vehicle seized.
“The barricades are there for a reason and there is no excuse for drivers to ignore them,” said Insp. Robbie Patterson of the CPS traffic unit.
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“Police often close roads after collisions to protect the officers at work and the integrity of the investigation.”
The accused is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
So far, police have not released any details on what caused the fatal crash that forced officers to shut down a section of southbound Stoney Trail for about six hours.
Police are also asking anyone who may have information that may be of interest to investigators to call police at 403-266-1234.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.calgarycrimestoppers.org or by downloading the Crime Stoppers app (P3 Tips) from the app store.
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