Crash on Calgary’s Deerfoot Trail shuts down SB lanes near Peigan Trail

Incident details

A serious single-vehicle crash occurred at 3:36 a.m. Thursday morning, temporarily closing the southbound lanes of Deerfoot Trail near Peigan Trail in Calgary. The incident, which took place around 3:36 a.m., involved a van that struck a concrete barrier and eventually overturned.

• Calgary police say the van was traveling southbound on Deerfoot Trail when it collided with a concrete barrier just south of the Peigan Trail off-ramp.
• The vehicle then crossed the three southbound lanes before leaving the roadway and hitting the bridge deck of the Peigan Trail overpass.
• The van ultimately rolled onto its roof.
• A man was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Investigation updates

The crash led to the closure of the southbound lanes on Deerfoot Trail between 17th Avenue and Peigan Trail. Authorities reopened the affected lanes just after 8 a.m. after conducting an initial investigation and clearing the scene.

Calgary police are investigating the cause of the crash and have stated that speed may have played a role. They are asking for anyone with images or information about the incident to contact them.

Legal resources

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