One person is dead after a collision, closing a highway near the southwest border of Calgary.
At around 12:30 p.m., the City of Calgary transportation department shared on social media that a “traffic incident” took place on Stoney Trail at Spruce Meadows Way S.W.
A Calgary Police Service spokesperson told Global News motorists should avoid the following areas due to a police investigation:
- Eastbound 112 Street S.W. to the Stoney Trail overpass
- Southbound Stoney Trail from 162 Avenue S.W. to eastbound Stoney Trail
- Westbound Stoney Trail from James McKevitt Road S.W. to northbound Stoney Trail
The closures were expected to be in place for several hours.
Emergency vehicles were seen on the highway, attending to the scene of a burned out vehicle at rest next to an overpass pillar.
Alberta Health Services EMS told Global News one person was dead on the scene when they arrived.
The road reopened at around 4:15 p.m. and police continue to investigate the incident.
“It is believed an SUV, being driven by a man in his 40s, was travelling eastbound on Spruce Meadows Trail when the vehicle left the roadway and entered the centre median, ultimately striking a concrete bridge support,” Calgary police said in a statement Thursday evening.
Police do not believe speed or impairment are factors.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
–With files from Paula Tran, QR Calgary.