Calgary man seriously injured after driving into SW business
Posted Aug 3, 2023 8:45 am.
Last Updated Aug 3, 2023 8:46 am.
Calgary police are investigating after a vehicle drove into a business in the southwest Wednesday.
Around 10:20 a.m., officers were called to Ridley’s Cycle in the Westhills Towne Centre on Stewart Green SW, for reports of a single vehicle collision.
Investigators say a 53-year-old man was travelling into the parking lot from Stewart Green SW in a Dodge Durango. The vehicle continued through the parking lot, passing in front of Urban Barn and Mastermind Toys.
According to police, the vehicle then failed to make a turn at the intersection and drove into the corner of Ridley’s Cycle.
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The impact caused significant damaged to the building and the vehicle, they add,
The driver was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition.
Police say excessive speed is considered to be a factor in the incident. Alcohol and drugs aren’t considered factors.
Anyone who may have seen the collision or who has dashcam footage, is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234 or anonymously through CrimeStoppers.
