The Calgary Police Service said the incident happened just before 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 2 in the 2800 block of 58 Avenue SE The driver is believed to have been traveling west on 58th Avenue and approaching the east entrance to the plaza in the 2800 block when he lost control, mounted the curb and struck two large boulders, according to a CPS news release Saturday morning. Police said the impact of the vehicle hitting the rocks caused the car to roll onto its roof. Trending Stories
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The driver was treated by EMS and pronounced dead at the scene. Alcohol and speed are believed to be factors in the crash, police said. Story continues below ad “The vehicle was a 1984 Mercury Capri and was not roadworthy as it appeared to have been modified for racing,” police said in a news release. “It only had one seat for the driver, which did not have a seat belt. The interior was stripped, the glass removed and a roll cage installed.” The CPS traffic division is investigating the crash and is asking anyone with information about the incident to call police at 403-266-1234 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers. CPS also reminds Calgarians that street racing is prohibited and anyone who sees dangerous driving should call the police. © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
