Police Notebook: Teen on bike hit by car
On Aug. 25 at 9:31 p.m., the Airdrie RPM responded to a call of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian at the ramp connecting Yankee Valley Blvd. And Highway 2.
Witnesses reported a red Nissan X-Trail that struck a young female cyclist. The 14-year-old girl, a resident of Airdrie, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a Calgary hospital by ambulance.
The 49-year-old driver of the car, also from Airdrie, was not injured in the collision.
The RPM has determined that speed and alcohol were not factors in this incident, which is still under investigation.
Crack down
This September long weekend, RPM and Sheriff integrated traffic units will crack down on impaired drivers, unbelted occupants, intersection violators and speeders.
Alberta Traffic Collision Statistics show collisions, injuries, and fatalities involving these factors increase on long weekends.
In addition to roving enforcement patrols, officers will also be conducting Alberta Check Stops as part of our ongoing effort to save lives and reduce injuries on Alberta’s roads.
“Collisions involving drunk drivers, unbelted occupants, speeders and intersection violators lead to devastating consequences for everyone,” said Inspector James Stiles, officer in charge of K Division Traffic Services.
“Families, the legal and health care systems, insurance companies and the general public all pay the price for collisions involving these offenses. Motorists who choose to disregard these traffic laws face not only killing themselves, their friends or someone else, but also very serious legal, financial and social consequences.”
Stiles said by increasing public education efforts, RPM Traffic Services and Alberta Traffic Sheriffs aim to make Alberta’s roadways safer for everyone.
“Make the right choice, obey all traffic laws, slow down and leave a little earlier for your destination,” said Inspector Rick Gardner, deputy chief of Alberta Traffic Sheriffs. “Every year, to many Albertans are killed or seriously injured on Alberta roadways. Don’t become a statistic this long weekend.”
If you have information on any unsolved crime, contact the Airdrie RPM at 403-945-7200 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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