Major multi-vehicle crash in northeast Calgary, driver flees in hit-and-run
Posted Aug 26, 2022 6:18 am.
Last Updated Aug 26, 2022 7:37 pm.
EMS says four people were taken to hospital after a serious three-vehicle collision just after 1:30 a.m. Friday, and one of the drivers fled the scene in a hit-and-run.
The crash happened at 16 Avenue NE and Edmonton Trail.
A grey Dodge Charger was travelling eastbound along 16 Avenue before travelling through a red light and crashing into a black Dodge Charger and a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Police say that the driver of the grey Dodge Charger ran from the scene and didn’t return.
Four people have been sent to hospital, with the driver and the passengers of the black Dodge Charger all in serious condition. CityNews got reports from EMS that say two men in their 20s are in life threatening condition.
Police are calling this a hit-and-run, and say the suspect is a man around 6′ tall, with a slim build and wearing a grey jacket and dark pants.
Roads in the area were closed for several hours as police investigated. The scene of the crash has since been cleared
ALERT: NE 16 Ave & Edmonton TR -CLOSED!!!!
Calgary Police say, they're investigating a serious crash- will be shut down for a few hours! Detours in place….but AVOID
— CityNews Calgary Traffic (@CityNews660) August 26, 2022
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or the behaviour of the driver of the grey Dodge Charger before the crash, or who may have dashcam footage is asked to call police at 403-266-1234 or leave a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477
