A semi hit a police vehicle and the vehicle involved in a collision the RCMP cruiser had responded to.
On Dec. 3, at approximately 10:45 p.m., a member of the Alberta RCMP Traffic – Leduc responded to a single vehicle collision on QEII northbound at Highway 616 where a vehicle struck the wire barrier in the centre median.
The police vehicle was parked and stationary with its emergency lights activated in the fast lane when a passing semi-truck struck both the police vehicle on the driver’s side as well as the vehicle involved in the first collision.
The responding officer was sitting inside his police vehicle speaking with the driver of the vehicle involved in the initial collision when the police vehicle was struck. The officer immediately requested assistance from police and other first responders.
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The officer and 27-year-old male passenger were both taken to hospital with minor injuries and later released.
The 47-year-old male driver of the semi-truck was not injured. He was issued a ticket for careless driving under the Traffic Safety Act.
“First responders are in a high-risk situation when they’re parked roadside, particularly when road and traffic conditions are treacherous,” said Cst. Cheri-Lee Smith, Leduc RCMP Public Information Officer.
“As first responders, we have bright red and blue emergency lights to assist in ensuring our safety and those around us. But other vehicles don’t have that extra safety measure.”
This is a stark reminder that the safest place to be on the highway is in a car. Modern safety features, such as airbags and seatbelts, help ensure its occupants can survive a violent crash even while parked.
RCMP would like to remind motorists of the importance of safe winter driving with winter weather upon us, making driving conditions more challenging. Drivers should pay attention to road conditions and slow down if necessary. Before you drive, remember to check your route on http://511.Alberta.ca prior to departure.
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