Police investigate southwest fatal traffic collision

Our Traffic Section continues to investigate after a collision resulted in the death of an 18-year-old man last night.

At approximately 9:45 p.m., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, police responded to reports of a serious collision that occurred in the eastbound lanes of Glenmore Trail S.W., west of the Crowchild Trail S.W. junction.

At that time, a 2018 BMW M240i, driven by a 19-year-old man, was travelling eastbound on Glenmore Trail S.W. There were two passengers in the vehicle, including an 18-year-old man and a 21-year-old man.

It is believed the driver of the BMW failed to negotiate a bend in the road, and entered the right shoulder of the roadway, ultimately striking a stationary crane.

The crane, operated by a man in his 30s, had broken down and the operator was attempting to repair the crane on the side of the road when the collision occurred.

The driver of the BMW sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital.

The 18-year-old passenger was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition where he eventually succumbed to his injuries.

The 21-year-old passenger was transported to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

The crane operator was uninjured.

Excessive speed and alcohol are believed to be possible factors in this collision. Charges against the driver are pending. 

The incident remains under investigation, and anyone who witnessed the collision or may have footage from the area at the time of the 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

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