Passenger dies after early morning collision on Country Hills Blvd

One passenger is dead and several people are seriously injured after an early morning collision in northeast Calgary, police said in a statement Sunday morning.

Police responded to Country Hills Boulevard atMtis Trail N.E. at about 12:30 a.m.

A Dodge Journey driven by a 28-year-old woman failed to stop at the intersection, striking a Kia Forte driven by a 43-year-old man.

The front passenger of the Kia was pronounced dead at the scene while the driver and two other passengers were left in serious condition, police said.

The Dodge driver was arrested but released after an investigation.

Police believe alcohol and speed may have been factors.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call the traffic section at 403-567-4000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.