Motorcyclist Fatally Injured in Major Northwest Calgary Crash
Traffic Chaos Ensues as Investigations Continue
Calgary police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Monday afternoon, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist in the city’s northwest. The incident has prompted significant road closures, causing considerable disruption for commuters.
Major Intersection Shut Down
The collision took place around 2 p.m. at the intersection of Crowchild Trail and Stoney Trail. Authorities have completely closed southbound Stoney Trail from Crowchild Trail, as well as both eastbound and westbound lanes of Crowchild Trail to facilitate the investigation.
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Westbound access from the Crowchild Trail off-ramp to Southbound Stoney Trail NW is now open.
Stoney Trail NW at Crowchild Trail NW is now closed in both directions
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— Calgary Police (@CalgaryPolice) August 4, 2025
Ongoing Investigation and Traffic Alerts
While the Crowchild Trail off-ramp to southbound Stoney Trail has since reopened, the closure at Stoney Trail and Crowchild Trail remains active in all directions. The Calgary Police Service’s traffic unit is actively working to determine the cause of the crash.
Motorists are advised to expect lengthy delays in the vicinity of the incident for several hours. Information regarding any other individuals involved or injured in the collision has not yet been released.
For real-time traffic updates, listeners can tune into 660 NewsRadio every ten minutes. Further updates are also available by following @CityNewsCalgary or @NewsRadioCGY on X.
Road fatalities remain a critical concern. In 2023, there were 45 traffic fatalities in Calgary, a slight increase from the previous year, highlighting the ongoing need for road safety awareness (City of Calgary, 2023 Traffic Collision Statistics).
