Alberta’s police watchdog is investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision that happened after a truck fled from officers in Edmonton on Sunday night.
Edmonton police said at approximately 9:50 p.m., EPS officers witnessed a black Dodge RAM truck driving in an erratic manner.
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As a result of the truck’s unsafe driving, officers followed the pickup west on Jasper Avenue from 90 Street and attempted to pull it over.
EPS said the suspect vehicle did not comply and fled from police. “The truck then allegedly began driving at a high rate of speed to evade police, running a red light at the 92 Street and Jasper Avenue intersection,” a police news release said.
The truck continued west and collided with a light pole at Alex Taylor Road (between 94 Street and 93 Street). The Dodge went through a fence at Alex Taylor School, sustaining heavy damage as it came to rest in the playground.
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The 27-year-old man driving the truck died on scene, while a 21-year-old woman who was a passenger was treated and transported to hospital by EMS with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
Edmonton police said it would not be providing further comment as the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has taken the lead in the investigation.
ASIRT investigates incidents involving Alberta’s police that have resulted in serious injury or death, as well as serious or sensitive allegations of police misconduct.
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