A fatal crash has closed down a section of northbound Deerfoot Trail. The collision happened near 17 Avenue S.E. at 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday. Calgary police say they were called to the scene for reports that a person was stuck by a vehicle. The driver remained at the scene. Both a spokesperson for the Calgary Fire Department and a spokesperson for EMS have confirmed the crash involves a fatality. The incident has prompted the closure of northbound Deerfoot Trail between Peigan Trail and 17 Avenue S.E. Drivers are asked to use an alternate route. Anyone with information about or dash-cam footage of the collision can call police at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
