Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a fiery crash early this morning in Okotoks
Okotoks RCMP and emergency services responded to a head-on crash between a pickup truck and a delivery truck on Highway 7, between Northridge Drive and 32 Street, at about 3:45 a.m. on July 12, police said in media release.
The pickup truck was engulfed in flames and the driver, a 27-year-old male, was pulled to safety by witnesses before fleeing the scene on foot.
Another witness gave chase while calling 911, and the driver was found by police near 32 Street.
A passenger in the pickup and the driver of the delivery truck were taken to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries, and there was no one else in either vehicle.
Police say the investigation continues and alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.
Traffic was diverted for several hours while emergency crews responded but the highway has since been reopened.