Calgary police ask passengers on two buses in fatal collision to come forward

Calgary police are asking anyone who was a passenger on either of two Calgary Transit buses involved in a fatal collision last week to contact the force's Traffic Section, saying several passengers may have left before speaking with investigators.¹

The collision involved the two buses as well as several other vehicles, the Calgary Police Service said in a release dated Oct. 19. Police said the investigation is continuing and that no further details are available at this time.¹

How to reach investigators

Passengers on either bus are asked to call the Traffic Section at 403-428-4000 or the non-emergency line at 403-266-1234. Anyone with other information about the collision is asked to call 403-266-1234, or to submit a tip anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.calgarycrimestoppers.org or through the P3 Tips app.¹

It is imperative that we talk to everyone who may have information that could progress our investigation¹Staff Sgt. Andy Woodward, CPS Traffic Section

Woodward said police believe several passengers likely left the scene after the collision without knowing investigators wanted their accounts.¹

Support for witnesses

People affected by witnessing the incident are encouraged to contact the Victim Assistance Support Team, a free service for victims of crime and tragedy, at 403-428-8398 or toll-free at 1-888-327-7828. The release lists case number CA26474612/5336.¹