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Calgary Man Identified as Victim in Road Rage Incident

A road rage incident in Calgary, Alberta, resulted in the death of a 35-year-old man identified as David Mervin Berglund. The altercation took place on December 12, 2023, and is believed to have stemmed from a non-injury hit-and-run collision between two vehicles. The incident escalated rapidly, leading to tragic consequences.

The incident was reported to the police at approximately 12:30 p.m. on December 12, when a passenger riding in a red 2004 Chevrolet Aveo made a call to 9-1-1. They reported an ongoing road rage incident involving a 2002 GMC Sierra. The driver of the GMC Sierra was driving erratically, swerving in and out of traffic, and allegedly flashed a knife towards the occupants of the Chevrolet Aveo.

The road rage incident was exacerbated by a previous non-injury hit-and-run collision between the two vehicles. This collision likely contributed to the intense emotions and escalating aggression during the incident.

Despite Calgary 9-1-1 dispatchers advising the occupants of the Chevrolet Aveo to disengage from the driver of the GMC Sierra, they continued to follow the vehicle. The situation reached a critical point when the driver of the GMC Sierra pulled over and exited his vehicle in the 6900 block of Temple Drive N.E.

Shortly after, the Chevrolet Aveo drove past the GMC Sierra, and it is believed that the Sierra driver kicked the passenger-side of the Aveo. In response, the Aveo stopped and reversed into the GMC Sierra driver, striking him and pushing him into a nearby tree. Tragically, the GMC Sierra driver sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Law enforcement took immediate action, taking both the driver and the passenger of the Chevrolet Aveo into custody. The driver, identified as 34-year-old Steven Allen from Calgary, has been charged with manslaughter. He is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

The passenger of the Aveo was released without charges, further highlighting the contrasting roles of the two individuals involved in the incident.

Authorities are appealing to the public for any information or footage related to the incident. They encourage anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage, or additional information, to contact the police at 403-266-1234.

Alternatively, individuals can submit tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers through various channels, including calling 1-800-222-8477, visiting the website www.calgarycrimestoppers.org, or using the P3 Tips app.

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