Province weighs safety fix at site of deadly crash east of Calgary
Posted May 11, 2026 4:19 pm.
Last Updated May 11, 2026 6:08 pm.
A weekend tragedy east of Calgary has renewed scrutiny of a rural intersection long considered dangerous by those who live nearby.
Two Calgary women are dead following a two-vehicle crash that happened Sunday morning at the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 564, just east of Delacour.
A man and child in the same vehicle were rushed to hospital in critical condition, while the driver of the second vehicle was taken in serious condition.
Residents say the crash is the latest in a string of severe collisions at the site, prompting fresh calls for lower speeds, an overpass, or a new roundabout. Currently, there are rumble strips and an ‘important intersection ahead’ sign as drivers approach, but many say that’s not enough.
Area farmers tell CityNews they have witnessed several collisions at the intersection over the years and fear more will follow without major changes.
“The last 18 months, there’s been three fatals there, or three people killed,” one resident says. “But if you go back three years, there’s seven, at least seven people killed there.”
Another adds that a big problem with the intersection is motorists driving straight through the designated turning lane.
“I’ve had to do that with my daughter teaching her how to drive,” the resident says. “You have to wait to make sure that somebody is not going in the incorrect lane.”
The Alberta government declined to comment on the weekend crash while an RCMP investigation continues, but confirmed it has already identified the need for upgrades. The province says it is in the process of hiring an engineering consultant to design a roundabout for the intersection.
“The province remains committed to improving safety on Alberta’s highways,” reads a statement from a Ministry of Transportation spokesperson. “While engineering upgrades are underway, driver attentiveness and compliance with stop signs remain critical to preventing collisions.”
The intersection was closed for most of the day Sunday for the crash investigation. It reopened to traffic on Sunday evening.
