A crash on Corydon Avenue killed one man and left another man in critical condition on Sunday.

Paramedics rushed the driver and passenger, both 25, to hospital in critical condition. Police did not say whether the deceased person is the driver or the passenger.

CTV has confirmed that Cody Galbraith died as a result of the crash. Jordan Allarie remains in critical condition.

Police closed Corydon Avenue between Doncaster Street and Edgeland Boulevard due to the single-vehicle collision.

Police said the driver of the eastbound Ford F-150 lost control and crashed into a nearby building around 1:20 a.m. They said the vehicle was likely travelling in excess of 100 kilometres per hour.

The truck tore up grass and knocked down trees before crashing into the front of the Tuxedo Towers condo building. Residents said the impact sounded like a bomb going off.

Haidar Albdo and Hothaifa Hassan lived in Iraq before Winnipeg. The boys said the sound of the crash was so intense they were scared to leave the house, and see the crash for themselves.

“It was for five seconds straight up loud. And then we thought it was a bomb so we weren’t going to go outside,” said Albdo.

“It sounded like a bombing,” said Hassan. “Like it was outside, right in front of the doorstep so it was quite shocking."

Neighbours and close friends of the victims came to the scene of the crash later Sunday. Many were left wondering why the collision took place.

"I don't know what happened. Looks like he went airborne,” said one condo resident who lives on the 18th floor of Tuxedo Towers and wok-up because of the collision. “The patio is destroyed, the barbeque destroyed, there's glass in the pool.”

Police tape could be seen around the street and several officers and cruisers were on scene several hours after the crash.

The closure caused some traffic delays as drivers were diverted down side streets. Police re-opened the street around 1:45 p.m.

Friends, neighbours gather at crash scene

Tyler Boychuk came to scene after learning two friends he grew up with were in the crash.

"(Cody) will be greatly missed … They're amazing guys,” said Boychuk looking at the wreckage. He said he has known the victims since Grade 8.

He said both young men were “just fun to be around and always had smiles on their faces.” 

Boychuk said he is “completely in shock … Just don't know why,” he said.

Jordan’s uncle Bert Allarie recently left the hospital. He said the entire family is by Jordan’s side. Family members are “terrible, terrible, terrible,” said Bert. “They are all screaming.”

He said Jordan is unconscious and medical staff are taking X-rays.

He said Jordan is oil worker in Alberta, but hasn’t been working because of the fires in Fort McMurray.

'Violent collision'

Police said that the truck went over the boulevard, took a tree, and a fence before crashing into the building.

"This was a very violent collision and it is very sad," said Const. Jason Michalyshen. “I've spoken with investigators, and I certainly get the sense this is, without a doubt, one of the more significant collisions they have observed.”

Michalyshen said given what investigators are seeing, police are thankful not one else was killed or injured in the collision.

Police continue to investigate if alcohol was a factor and if both men were wearing seat belts.