On Oct. 16, 2026, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Southwest Branch Patrol officers responded to a collision in the area of Calgary Trail southbound and 54 Avenue. It was reported to police that a 22-year-old male was operating a 2025 Kawasaki ZX1002 southbound on Calgary Trail at a high rate of speed. At the same time, a 38-year-old male was also driving a 2002 Toyota Corolla southbound on Calgary Trail and changed lanes as the motorcycle was approaching. The motorcycle rider was looking behind at the time and didn’t look forward until just before striking the rear of the Corolla. He was thrown over the vehicle at impact.
EMS responded, treated and transported the motorcyclist to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries. Saldy, he succumbed to his injuries on Nov. 11, 2026. No other injuries were reported to police at the time.
The EPS Major Collision Investigations Section (MCIS) continues to investigate. Speed is believed to be a factor in this collision.