Good Samaritan and pedestrian were victims of deadly crashes: Calgary police

Calgary police are investigating three serious collisions that happened on Calgary streets, between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning that resulted in the deaths of two people and sent a third to hospital in life-threatening condition.
The first crash, involving a pedestrian, happened around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, near the Chinook Centre shopping mall.
Investigators said a man in his 50s was walking westbound, crossing Elbow Drive Southwest at the intersection with 61 Avenue Southwest in a marked crosswalk, when he was struck by a SUV travelling south on Elbow Drive.
The driver of the vehicle, a 2024 Ford Escape, was a woman in her 80s who pulled over to help the pedestrian.
At the same time, another vehicle, a 2009 Pontiac Vibe was travelling south along Elbow Drive.
That vehicle, driven by a woman in her 70s, also struck the male pedestrian who was later declared deceased at the scene.
About an hour later, around 8 p.m., officers were called to another crash on Crowchild Trail just north of 5th Avenue Northwest.
Police said a a 2014 Toyota Prius, driven by a man in his 40s, was travelling north on Crowchild Trail when it approached a broken-down vehicle in the right lane.
The driver of the Toyota stopped to help the other motorist, but as he exited his vehicle it began to roll backwards.
The driver attempted to stop his vehicle from rolling, but became pinned underneath.
Police said he suffered fatal injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.
Neither speed, alcohol nor drugs are considered factors in either collision.
In a statement Thursday morning, Staff Sgt. Andy Woodward of the Calgary Police Service’s traffic section said, “our hearts go out to the families and witnesses impacted by these accidents.”
“We are grateful to those who stopped to help and offer assistance, and encourage motorists and pedestrians to exercise safety at all times,” Woodward added.
Police investigators are still trying to determine the cause of a crash Thursday morning (Nov. 28, 2024) near the intersection of 14 street and John Laurie Boulevard N.W. that sent one person to hospital in life threatening condition. There were reports of heavy fog in the area at the time.
Police investigators are also still trying to determine the cause of a two-vehicle crash that happened around 6:30 Thursday morning near the intersection of John Laurie Boulevard and 14 street N.W.
That accident sent one person to hospital in life-threatening condition.
There were reports of heavy morning fog on many roads in the Calgary area Thursday morning, but police said investigators don’t know yet if road conditions played a factor in the crash.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed any of the collisions or who has dashcam footage to contact them at 403-266-1234.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS, online at www.calgarycrimestoppers.org or by downloading the Crimestoppers app, P3 Tips, from the app store.
“As is standard with serious-injury and fatal collisions, support services are available to those who may need assistance in coping with life-altering circumstances” Woodward said.