Investigation underway into Wednesday’s fatal collision on Crowchild Trail as memorial grows at crash site

Friends are remembering a 16-year-old boy killed in a collision along Crowchild Trail on Wednesday, as a memorial grows at the crash site.

An investigation is underway into a multi-vehicle collision Wednesday morning on Crowchild Trail S.W. that resulted in the death of one person.

Police responded at 8:18 a.m. to reports of a collision in the northbound lanes of Crowchild between 50 Avenue and Flanders Avenue S.W.

A white 2009 Lincoln MKX driven by a 16-year-old boy was travelling onto the far-right northbound lane of Crowchild Trail from the 50 Ave. S.W. interchange.

At the same time, a white 2011 Lincoln MKX driven by a 47-year-old man with a young child passenger was going north on Crowchild in the adjacent lane.

The 2011 Lincoln changed lanes, hitting the 2009 Lincoln, causing the 2009 Lincoln to go onto the east shoulder of Crowchild Trail. It hit a large concrete base of a support pole for a large traffic sign.

The 2009 Lincoln was extensively damaged and caught fire. The 16-year-old driver was pronounced dead on scene.

The driver of the 2011 Lincoln initially left the scene, but then came back. The driver and passenger weren’t injured.

Speed is being considered as a possible factor in the collision but alcohol and drug impairment are not.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app.

Friends paid tribute to the 16-year-old boy killed in the crash throughout the day Thursday, as a growing memorial has formed at the crash site.

One grieving friend said the young driver was on his way to a doctor’s appointment when he was hit.

Throughout the day, there was a steady stream of young people dropping flowers by the sign post. A bottle of Versace cologne was also placed there.

A note was sent to Central Memorial High School parents and guardians:

“As a school community, we do many things together, and on this occasion, we need to come together to support one another. It is with a heavy heart that we notify you of the death of a Grade 11 student, who passed away in a motor vehicle accident on Wednesday, March 26, 2025,” the note read.

“An incident like this may affect individuals differently, and it is important to seek help. The CBE Critical Incident Response Team, including CBE psychologists, will be on site on Monday, March 31, 2025, as well as our Guidance staff, to support any student who needs additional assistance. Students are encouraged to support one another and reach out to adults at school and their families to discuss their feelings and process this loss.

“On Monday, March 31, during period one, we plan to have teachers share information with students in a sensitive manner and provide a space for them to express their feelings and receive support.”

With files from CTV’s Tyson Fedor