2 men injured in head-on collision in north Edmonton

One man is seriously injured after a major crash in Northeast Edmonton. Lauren Boothby reports.

Posted February 3, 2026 1:36 pm.

Last Updated February 3, 2026 6:36 pm.

Police say the drivers of two vehicles involved in a collision in north Edmonton on Tuesday morning needed to be hospitalized.

The Edmonton Police Service says a 19-year-old man sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries while a 44-year-old man suffered only minor injuries.

The collision happened at 153 Avenue and Castle Downs Road around 9:25 a.m.

Authorities say the 19-year-old was driving his SUV north on Castle Downs when he “quickly lane changed” and “proceeded into the intersection” to avoid a vehicle that stopped for a yellow light.

Police add at the same time, the 44-year-old man was driving south on Castle Downs Road, turning east.

The two vehicles collided and sustained frontal damage.

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Edmonton police don’t believe speed or alcohol were factors in the collision.

The intersection of 153 Avenue and Castle Downs Road was closed to traffic for a few hours as a result.

Police continue to investigate.

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