Deadly crash prompts warning about moose

 CALGARY- The public is being warned to be on the lookout for moose, following a deadly weekend on the roads.

Over the weekend, a 73-year-old Calgary man was killed after the vehicle he was in hit one of the large animals on Highway 93 near Radium. The driver, a 67-year-old Calgary man, was rushed to hospital in serious condition.

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Less than half an hour earlier, two vehicles were damaged after hitting a moose on the Trans-Canada just west of Calgary.

There have been a number of moose sightings in and around Calgary lately, and it’s all due to ‘moose rutting’ season. That’s when the animals wander in search of a mate.

Officials said drivers need to keep an eye on the ditches since animals can jump out quickly and cause serious damage.

Dawn and dusk are when moose are most active on the roads.