Tragedy in Highfield: Pedestrian Struck by Semi in SE Calgary
Calgary is reeling today after a tragic workplace incident in the bustling Highfield Industrial Area claimed the life of a man in his 60s. On Thursday, October 30, 2025, the man was fatally struck by a semi-truck within a loading bay in the 1500 block of Hastings Crescent S.E..
This heartbreaking event underscores the critical importance of safety in Calgary's industrial zones, areas vital to our city's economy and growth. Highfield, like many industrial hubs across Alberta, sees a constant flow of heavy vehicles and diverse operations, making robust safety protocols and constant vigilance paramount.
The Calgary Police Service Traffic Unit and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety have launched a full investigation into the collision. OHS investigations aim to determine what happened, identify any non-compliance with safety laws, and ensure future incidents are prevented, often involving site analysis, witness interviews, and reviewing safety records. These types of incidents highlight the grim reality of workplace fatalities in Alberta, where hundreds of workers lose their lives annually due to occupational diseases, trauma, and motor vehicle accidents.
Calgarians working in or navigating these busy industrial sectors are urged to exercise extreme caution. If you have any information that could assist investigators, please contact the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234 or submit tips anonymously via Crime Stoppers.
This story comes to us from the Calgary Newsroom. Get more info at the source: https://newsroom.calgary.ca/pedestrian-dies-following-collision-in-southeast-industrial-area/,Calgary is reeling today after a tragic workplace incident in the bustling Highfield Industrial Area claimed the life of a man in his 60s. On Thursday, October 30, 2025, the man was fatally struck by a semi-truck within a loading bay in the 1500 block of Hastings Crescent S.E..
This heartbreaking event underscores the critical importance of safety in Calgary's industrial zones, areas vital to our city's economy and growth. Highfield, like many industrial hubs across Alberta, sees a constant flow of heavy vehicles and diverse operations, making robust safety protocols and constant vigilance paramount.
The Calgary Police Service Traffic Unit and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety have launched a full investigation into the collision. OHS investigations aim to determine what happened, identify any non-compliance with safety laws, and ensure future incidents are prevented, often involving site analysis, witness interviews, and reviewing safety records. These types of incidents highlight the grim reality of workplace fatalities in Alberta, where hundreds of workers lose their lives annually due to occupational diseases, trauma, and motor vehicle accidents.
Calgarians working in or navigating these busy industrial sectors are urged to exercise extreme caution. If you have any information that could assist investigators, please contact the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234 or submit tips anonymously via Crime Stoppers.
This story comes to us from the Calgary Newsroom. Get more info at the source: https://newsroom.calgary.ca/pedestrian-dies-following-collision-in-southeast-industrial-area/