Calgary police are investigating a serious collision that occurred on Saturday at the intersection of 17th Avenue S.W. and 45th Street S.W.
Police said at around 11:20 a.m. a 2004 Honda Accord, driven by a woman in her 20s, was turning left from westbound 17th Avenue S.W. onto southbound 45th Street S.W.
At the same time, a 2018 Volkswagen Golf, driven by a woman in her 80s, was travelling eastbound on 17th Avenue S.W. approaching 45th Street S.W.
The Honda got into the path of the Volkswagen and struck the front of the latter vehicle.
The driver of the Honda and the two passengers were not injured and remained at the scene. The driver of the Volkswagen was transported to hospital with serious injuries.
Speed and alcohol are not considered factors at this time.
Earlier on Saturday, the Calgary Police Service tweeted the intersection would be closed for several hours for an investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers.
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