A 56-year-old Calgary man died after he was ejected from his semi-truck at the intersection of highways 9 and 566, June 16.
Airdrie RCMP responded to the collision between the semi-trailer and a pick-up truck around 2:15 p.m. Police determined the eastbound pickup truck failed to yield the right of way to the semi-trailer.
The male driver of the pick-up truck, 22, was taken to hospital via STARS air ambulance and later released without injury. An 18-year-old female passenger was taken to hospital by ambulance and treated for her injuries.
Charges may be considered pending the police investigation.
Sky diver incident
A 25-year-old man was injured while sky diving near the Beiseker airport at around 8 p.m., July 11.
Airdrie RCMP and the Rocky View Fire Department responded to the accident in the east side of the ditch near Highway 9 at the Beiseker airport. Police say the man, a member of the British Army, was taking part in a four-day military training program. He was the first person to jump from the aircraft and his parachute deployed properly. However, while descending the man began to spin out of control. He received non-life threatening injuries when he hit the ground.
The man was taken to a Calgary hospital by ambulance and treated for his injuries.
Street closed
24th Street between Sagewood Drive and Yankee Valley Boulevard will be closed to through traffic while the City builds two lanes of an ultimate four-lane highway.
The project, which will also include installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Yankee Valley and 24th Street, will begin June 24. The City is hoping to have the project completed by the end of October.
Message boards will be located in and around the construction zone, advising motorists of closures and subsequent updates. All signage and flag persons should be obeyed at all times.
If anyone has information on any crime, contact Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
