Police investigate multi-vehicle collision in the northeast

Our Traffic Section continues to investigate a collision involving three vehicles that occurred at Centre Street N.E. and 24 Avenue N.E. last night.

At approximately 6:25 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, a white 2017 Ford Escape, driven by a 34-year-old man, was travelling west along 24 Avenue N.E., approaching the intersection at Centre Street N.E.

At the same time, a white 2014 Lexus 250, driven by a 28-year-old man, with a 31-year-old woman in the front passenger seat, was travelling north on Centre Street N.E.

The Ford Escape failed to stop before entering the intersection. A stop sign, intended for westbound traffic, was lying on the ground within the corner of the intersection and not in the expected upright position.

The Ford Escape continued into the intersection and struck the rear right corner of the Lexus 250 as it passed, causing the Lexus 250 to rotate and cross into the southbound lanes of Centre Street N.E.

The Ford Escape came to rest on the west side of Centre Street.

The Lexus 250 was then struck by a silver 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, driven by a 50-year-old woman, who was travelling south along Centre Street N.E.

The driver of the Ford Escape sustained minor injuries.

The driver of the Lexus 250 was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition. The passenger was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Volkswagen Touareg was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

At this time, speed, alcohol and drugs are not considered to be factors in this collision.

Our Traffic Section continues to investigate this incident. Anyone with dashcam footage 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

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