Investigation into fatal collision continues
We continue to investigate a fatal collision that occurred on Deerfoot Trail yesterday.
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at 1:10 p.m., a pick-up truck and trailer were parked on the right shoulder of the northbound lanes of Deerfoot Trail, south of 17 Avenue S.E.
The driver, a 70-year-old man, was outside, alongside the truck and trailer, and beside Deerfoot Trail.
At the same time, another northbound truck towing a trailer crossed into the shoulder, striking the parked vehicles and the man, who died at the scene.
The driver of the second truck, a man in his 30s, was not hurt and remained at the scene.
This is the eighth pedestrian killed in Calgary this year, and the 31st traffic fatality in 2026
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam video is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
APP: P3 Tips
Case # CA26482802/5276