Stolen vehicle chase ends in multi‑car crash on Deerfoot Trail
Posted Mar 5, 2026 5:17 pm.
Last Updated Mar 5, 2026 5:20 pm.
A police pursuit of a stolen vehicle brought Deerfoot Trail to a crawl Thursday afternoon after the fleeing driver triggered a multi‑vehicle crash.
Calgary police say the incident began around 3:30 p.m., when officers responded to reports of a stolen vehicle that refused to stop.
The suspect vehicle headed onto southbound Deerfoot Trail, where it collided with multiple other vehicles near the 8 Avenue NE overpass.
Both the driver and passenger of the stolen vehicle tried to run from the scene but were arrested by officers.
One person suffered minor injuries in the crash. Paramedics said no one was taken to hospital.
Southbound Deerfoot was reduced to a single lane until around 5 p.m., causing significant lanes during the evening rush.
