Man found dead in rural ditch east of Calgary walked away from vehicle crash: RCMP
Posted Apr 10, 2026 9:47 am.
Last Updated Apr 10, 2026 10:56 am.
RCMP say a man found dead in a rural ditch east of Calgary earlier this week had wandered away from the scene of a single-vehicle crash.
Shortly before 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, Gleichen RCMP received a call about a person in the ditch along Range Road 233 south of Township Road 232.
Police attended the scene and found a man dead.
Further investigation revealed the man was driving westbound on Township Road 232 when his vehicle crossed into a southern ditch, hit a culvert, and came to a stop in a field.
Evidence gathered by police suggests the 66-year-old from Siksika Nation tried to walk from the scene of the accident until he died from his injuries.
“It’s very sad that he was not able to get help and that no passersby were in that area to see or help him while he was going through that,” said Cpl. Teri-Ann Bakker.
Police add that he didn’t have a cellphone.
Gleichen RCMP are asking anyone who may have seen a man walking in the area of Township Road 232 and Range Road 233, on April 4, from 8 p.m., to April 5, 2026 at 4:55 p.m., to contact the Gleichen RCMP at 403-734-3056. Tips can also be made anonymously via CrimeStoppers.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
