Calgary drive-thru tragedy prompts safety review

Friday, May 23, 2025, 1:21 pm

In a grim turn of events at a Calgary Wendy’s drive-thru, a fatal collision claimed the life of an elderly woman. Authorities are investigating the incident amid reports of a catastrophic mishap. The tragedy, occurring in an unexpected locale for such calamity, has ignited discussions about on-site safety measures in fast-food venues.

globalnews.ca / Calgary police investigating fatal collision at fast food drive-thru in Brentwood

Calgary police said they don't believe speed, alcohol or drugs were factors in a collision in the drive-thru of a Wendy's restaurant on Thursday that killed a woman in her 70s.

thestar.com / Calgary woman dies after being run over in Wendy's drive-thru: police

CALGARY - Police say a woman has died after she was run over in a Calgary restaurant drive-thru.

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