A male driver is fighting for his life in hospital following a serious single-vehicle collision on a major Calgary roadway Tuesday evening, according to police.
Details of the Deerfoot Trail Collision
The incident occurred on southbound Deerfoot Trail near 24th Street S.E. on the evening of Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Emergency services responded to the scene where they found a single vehicle involved. The male driver, the sole occupant, was transported to hospital with what Calgary Police Service described as life-threatening injuries.
As of the latest reports, authorities have not released information regarding the potential cause of the crash. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is ongoing.
A Grim Year for Calgary Road Safety
This serious collision comes on the heels of a tragic milestone for the city. Calgary recently recorded its 37th fatal collision of 2025, marking this year as the worst for road safety in the city over the past decade.
The alarming rise in collisions has placed road safety as a top concern for the Calgary Police Service. The force has publicly stated that its traffic enforcement unit is currently operating at just over half of its full capacity, a significant challenge in addressing dangerous driving behaviours.
Broader Context: Enforcement and Policy Challenges
Police officials consistently identify speed as a primary contributing factor in most serious collisions. They point to a worsening trend linked, in part, to the provincial government's decision to remove photo radar from many Alberta highways.
While the City of Calgary secured a special dispensation to restore automated traffic enforcement at three high-risk intersections, city officials and police have stated clearly that this limited measure is insufficient to address the broader safety crisis on city streets and highways.
The combination of reduced enforcement capacity and policy changes has created a perfect storm, contributing to the deadliest year on Calgary roads in ten years. This latest life-threatening incident underscores the urgent and ongoing challenge facing the community.
