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Published: November 30, 2008 8:00 PMUpdated: November 30, 2008 9:01 PM
Twenty-year-old Michael Maniago died early Saturday morning in Calgary when the Jetta he was driving was struck in an intersection by another vehicle.
Calgary Police say alcohol was a factor in the accident, which injured a number of other people in Maniago's vehicle and in the Toyoto 4 Runner that turned into Maniago's Jetta.
Maniago was living in his hometown, training goaltenders following a career in the Western Hockey League that included spending time as a Blazer in the 2004-2005, 20005-20006 and 2006-2007 seasons before being traded to the Lethbridge Hurricames.
What follows is the official press release from the Calgary Police Department. Read Wednesday's KTW and check back on this website for updated information.
On Saturday the 29 November 2008 at approximately 2:26 AM, a
VW Jetta was southbound on Sun Valley Blvd SE. This vehicle
was being driven by a 20 year old Calgary man and had three
other occupants. A Toyota 4 Runner was being driven
northbound on Chaparral Blvd SE by a 19 year old female with
three other occupants. At the intersection of Marquis of
Lorne Tr. SE, the Toyota 4 Runner initiated a left turn. The
VW Jetta was traveling straight through the intersection and
was struck on the driver side causing severe damage to both
vehicles.
The driver of the VW Jetta passed away at the scene. The
three other passengers of this car were transported to
hospital, one with serious injuries.
The driver of the Toyota 4 Runner was not injured; one male
passenger was taken to hospital with minor injuries and has
since been released.
Alcohol was a factor in this collision.
