Man killed in collision involving semi-trucks on Circle Drive Wednesday morning

A 51-year-old man has lost his life after a collision involving three super-bee semis on Circle Drive.

The driver of one of the semi-trucks was pronounced dead at the scene. One other driver was not injured and the third driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Police investigate a crash involving three semi-trucks at Circle Drive and College Drive Oct. 21, 2020.
(Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)

The Saskatoon Police Service Traffic Unit is still on the scene investigating the collision.

The northbound lanes of Circle Drive near the College Drive exit will remain closed as the Collision Analyst Unit Investigates.

In a release, police say at about 9:20 a.m. crews were called to a serious crash involving three semi-truck and trailer units.

Earlier Wednesday morning, at 6 a.m., police responded to a three-vehicle collision on Circle Drive north of the 108th Street exit.

Police say a south-bound vehicle rear-ended a pick-up truck, causing it to crash into a light pole, blocking northbound traffic.

An early morning three-vehicle collision on Circle Drive by 108th Street backed up traffic Oct. 21, 2020.
(Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)

A north-bound semi-truck driver tried to stop to avoid another collision, but the truck’s load of metal lengths became unsecured and came through the cab of the semi when it did stop.

No injuries were reported.

The driver who rear-ended the truck was charged with drive without reasonable consideration for others.

The investigation is ongoing.