Alcohol, speed considered factors in deadly Calgary crash
Police were called to the scene of a crash at Metis Trail and 128 Avenue N.E. for reports of a two-vehicle crash at about 12:30 a.m.The preliminary investigation has found the driver of the Toyota, a 42-year-old male, was turning onto eastbound 128 Avenue from the southbound lanes of Metis Trail N.E. when the Hyundai, travelling northbound, struck the other vehicle.
The driver of the Toyota and a third passenger, a 70-year-old man who was in life-threatening condition, were both taken to hospital.Officials say speed and alcohol are suspected in the incident. Rogers says the driver of the Hyundai was arrested but later released as no charges have been laid yet. "May 14 to May 20 is Road Safety Week where we are focusing on all the driving habits that are dangerous and kill. That includes impaired driving, drug impaired, alcohol impaired, fatigue impaired, distracted driving, aggressive driving and not wearing your seatbelt," Rogers stated. "Unfortunately, May long weekend always has the stigma of having a fatality and, once again, unfortunately it’s happened.
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