2006-06-06
Author: AM1140/Eagle 100.9
Turner Valley RCMP report one person was killed in a fiery crash Monday afternoon about 8 kilometers west of Priddis on highway 22.
The male driver of a Corvette crossed the centre line and collided with the
side-mounted fuel tank of a passing semi causing the Corvette to instantly ignite and sending diesel fuel over the entire highway.
The man was initially trapped in the car but passers-by pulled him out of the vehicle prior to emergency vehicle arrival.
The male was taken to Foothills hospital where he died from his injuries.
His family has asked that his name not be released. he was from Calgary.