The body of a man was located in a burned out vehicle following a fiery crash along a street in the New Brighton area on Friday morning.
Emergency crews were called to the 6400 block of 130th Avenue S.E. at about 3:00 a.m. after a police patrol came upon a vehicle on fire.
Police say the Oldsmobile was travelling northbound on McIvor Blvd when the driver lost control and hit two barriers.
The vehicle flew about 20 metres, hit a power pole and burst into flames.
Firefighters at the scene doused the flames and found a deceased man in the wreckage.
Police blocked off 130 Avenue at McIvor Blvd S.E. to traffic for several hours and say alcohol and speed are factors in the crash.
The roadway was reopened to motorists at about 1:45 p.m.
Anyone who may have witnessed the moments leading up to the collision is asked to call the Calgary Police Service Traffic Section at 403-567-4000 or Crime Stoppers through the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
