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Calgary police responded to a call from a passenger who was riding in a red 2004 Chevrolet Aveo, who reported they were involved in an ongoing road rage incident while traveling around several roads in the northeast on December 12, 2023, at approximately 12:30 p.m.

Police said a 2002 GMC Sierra was reported to be driving erratically and swerving in and out of traffic, and it is alleged the driver flashed a knife towards the occupants of the Chevrolet Aveo.

The altercation is believed to have stemmed from a non-injury hit-and-run collision that occurred between the two vehicles shortly before the call was made to 9-1-1. Operators told the occupants of the Chevrolet Aveo were directed to disengage with the driver of the GMC Sierra, but they continued to follow the vehicle.

According to Calgary police, the altercation continued to escalate, and 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 driver of the GMC Sierra, and it is believed he kicked the passenger side of the vehicle.

The Chevrolet Aveo then stopped and reversed into the driver of the GMC Sierra, who was then struck and pushed into a nearby tree. As a result, the driver of the GMC Sierra sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.

Police said the driver and the passenger were taken into custody. As a result of the investigation Steven ALLEN, 34, of Calgary, has been charged with manslaughter. 

Update: The victim has been identified as David Mervin BERGLUND, 35, of Calgary.