Calgary crash kills 2 in the northwest

Police believe alcohol and high speed was a factor in the accident.

At roughly 1:30 a.m., police say a Dodge Caliber carrying three men was speeding northbound on Sarcee Trail when it failed to stop for a red light at John Laurie Boulevard and was struck in the intersection by a westbound Honda Ridgeline truck.

The collision caused the Dodge to lose control androll several times before coming to rest.

A 20-year-old man was pronounced dead after being ejected from the front passenger seat and taken to hospital in critical life-threatening condition.

The 20-year-old male driver of the Dodgewas declared deceased at the scene.

A 19-year-old passenger sitting in the back received minor injuries and was treated at the hospital.

The 44-year-old male driver, and lone occupant, of the Honda Ridgeline was not injured.

No charges are anticipated at this time.