Calgary police charge man in fatal Stoney Trail hit and run
Calgary Police have charged 25-year-old Gaganpreet Singh with hit and run and hit and run causing death after a collision on Stoney Trail killed a woman in her 50s late Tuesday night.
The crash happened around 11:50 p.m. in Calgary's northwest on southbound Stoney Trail near the Nose Hill Drive interchange.
The woman, driving a white 2019 Toyota Corolla, was heading south in a lane close to the median, police said in a release.
The Corolla was struck by a vehicle, believed to be a semi-truck and trailer combination, which left the scene, police said.
Following an investigation by the CPS traffic unit, with assistance from the public, a semi-truck was located in Rocky View Country and identified as the vehicle that fled the collision site. After identifying the vehicle, police say Singh was charged.
Following the initial crash, a roadway maintenance truck with two occupants arrived on the scene and began giving medical aid to the injured woman.
According to police, shortly after the maintenance truck arrived, a black 2018 Dodge Ram truck struck a post and cable barrier in the median and then struck the woman.
She was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Singh is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, April 4.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CBC
an hour ago
- CBC
Police investigating 2 discoveries of suspected explosives in southwest Calgary
The Calgary Police Service (CPS) says its bomb unit was called to inspect two separate discoveries of suspected explosives Saturday. But police said neither suspected explosive is believed to be a bomb. Police received a call about a possible explosive in Weaselheads Flats Natural Environment Park, just southwest of the city, at 11:30 a.m. MT Saturday. Someone walking through the park dug up the explosive after their metal detector went off, before backing off and keeping other park visitors away and calling police. Police said they suspect the device may be left over from when the area was used for military artillery training decades ago. CPS have cordoned off the area until the bomb unit can safely contain the device. Then, at 12:10 p.m., police responded to call in the 1000 block of Woodview Crescent S.W., in the Woodlands neighbourhood, after someone found a metal box with a suspected explosive while cleaning their home. CPS called for the surrounding homes to evacuate as a precaution until the box could be safely contained by the bomb unit. Woodview Crescent was also closed to traffic. As of 2:30 p.m., residents in the area have not yet returned to their homes. There is some precedent to finding explosives in Weaselhead Flats. The park closed for six months in 2013, after flooding in June of that year unearthed undetonated explosives.
Global News
a day ago
- Global News
Calgary Police shoot man after brandishing possible handgun
One man is in hospital after being shot by a Calgary Police officer early Friday morning in the Manchester Industrial area. CPS says officers were patrolling along Deerfoot Trail and 17th Avenue southeast around 12:15 a.m. when they came across a passenger in a vehicle who brandished what appeared to be a handgun. Officers called for more resources including HAWCS helicopter and a canine unit, and conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of 25 Avenue southeast. The white SUV was stopped in the westbound shoulder with its flashers on the windows rolled down. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Police say one man took off from the traffic stop and was shot by a single officer. He was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition but has since been upgraded to what a press release from CPS termed 'life-altering, but stable.' Patrol units were seen holding a second scene a block south of the traffic stop near 26th Avenue southeast with at least three shell casings on ground. Story continues below advertisement Two others were taken into custody without incident and no officers were injured. As with all police shootings in the province, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has been called in to investigate.
Calgary Herald
4 days ago
- Calgary Herald
'A gentle giant': Siksika man remembered after fatal fall from Calgary highrise
Article content A man who died after falling from a Calgary highrise on Sunday has been identified as O'Shea Red Crow, a member of Siksika Nation and a talented hockey player remembered as a 'gentle giant.' Article content Calgary police were called to the 1100 block of 3rd Street S.E. around 5 a.m. Sunday for reports that a man had fallen from a high-rise balcony in the Victoria Park area. Officers located a man in medical distress, who was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition but eventually succumbed to his injuries, CPS said in a news release. Article content Article content Article content On Tuesday, police said the death was deemed non-criminal. Article content Article content 'The death was investigated by our homicide unit and after a review of all evidence, including CCTV from the area and conversations with multiple witnesses, an autopsy completed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined the death as non-suspicious,' CPS said in a release. Article content Richard Running, recreation team lead at Siksika Health Services, said the community has been in shock since learning that 21-year-old O'Shea Red Crow died after falling from a balcony over the weekend. Article content 'We go about our lives, but it's with a little bit of shock and disbelief, and a really heavy heart,' Running said. Article content 'It's a very big loss for our community,' he added. 'We all feel it.' Article content Running oversees operations at the community's Sportsplex, where he would often see Red Crow playing hockey with friends. Article content Article content 'He had all the attributes to be a great athlete, which he was,' Running said. 'He instilled a lot of pride into Siksika Nation as a young person, for his prowess on the ice, for how he was in the community and as a friend. Article content 'He was a very humble young boy that tried to make his own way.' Article content Red Crow was a former forward with the Vernal Oilers, a U.S.-based junior hockey team, where he played during the 2022–23 season. In a tribute posted online, the team said Red Crow quickly became a fan favourite, known for his skill on the ice and his kindness off it. Article content 'With heavy hearts, we sadly announce the passing of former Oiler O'Shea Red Crow,' the team wrote in a statement on social media. 'The definition of a 'gentle giant,' O'Shea was beloved by not only his Oiler teammates and coaches, but also the entire Vernal community.'
