Serious crash closes southbound Deerfoot Trail

A man was seriously injured in a crash early Thursday morning, closing southbound Deerfoot Trail.

A man was seriously injured in a crash early Thursday morning, closing southbound Deerfoot Trail.

The road closed shortly before 4 a.m. and as of 6:30 a.m., it remains closed from 17 Avenue to Peigan Trail.

Police say a single vehicle was involved.

Just before the exit from Peigan Trail onto Deerfoot Trail, a heavily damaged white van could be seen.

The driver was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition, but his condition has since been upgraded.

The traffic unit is investigating and the CPS collision reconstruction truck is at the scene.