Police investigate collision between truck and transit bus

The driver of a vehicle that struck a Calgary Transit bus last week has died. 

On Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, shortly after 9 a.m., a 79-year-old man was driving a 2016 GMC Canyon west along the 7200 block of Bowness Road N.W., when his vehicle crossed the centre line, colliding head-on with a City of Calgary transit bus. 

The driver and occupants of the transit bus were not hurt, however the driver of the GMC Canyon was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition. 

Sadly, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, he succumbed to his injuries. 

Neither speed nor alcohol are believed to be factors in this collision. 

Anyone with information about this incident 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 CA#26391508