Update: EMS previously told Global News the victim was a woman but on Monday afternoon, police said the gender was not known
The Calgary Police Traffic Unit was called to investigate a fiery fatal crash in the city’s southwest early Monday morning.
A car caught fire after veering off the road at Crowchild Trail and Glenmore Trail just before 2 a.m.
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Police said the car mounted a barrier and continued along it for more than 50 metres before going over the barrier and onto a grassy slope leading to the Lakeview community, continuing to slide as it caught fire.
EMS said a woman in her 20s managed to escape the vehicle, but suffered serious injuries. The driver was not able to get out before the car became engulfed in flames.
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Police said speed and alcohol played a role in the crash. The cause of death is not yet known.
Investigators ask that anyone who witnessed the crash or may have information contact police at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers.
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