Police investigate serious injury collision

One man is in the hospital after a motor vehicle collision near Flanders Avenue S.W.

At approximately 12 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, we were called for reports of a multiple-vehicle collision. It is believed a Kawasaki Ninja, operated by a 39-year-old man, was navigating a traffic circle near Flanders Avenue S.W. and Crowchild Trail S.W., when a 63-year-old man driving a Ford Focus entered the traffic circle and struck the motorcycle.

As a result, the driver of the motorcycle was thrown from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries. EMS arrived on scene and transported the man to hospital. The driver of the Ford Focus remained on scene.

Speed is not considered to be a factor in the collision, the investigation into the cause is ongoing.

Anyone who may have information or dashcam footage related to this incident is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through either of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
APP: P3 Tips

Case # CA23376632