On Thursday, July 24, 2025, at approximately 2:40 a.m., Extra Duty Detail officers were facilitating a vessel move in the southbound lanes of Anthony Henday Drive near Sherwood Park, just south of the Whitemud Drive overpass. While maintaining traffic control, a stationary marked patrol vehicle with overhead emergency lights activated was struck from behind by a semi-truck towing two trailers.
EMS responded, treated and transported the lone officer in the police vehicle to hospital with seemingly non-life-threatening injuries. The officer has since been released. No other injuries were reported.
Major Collision Investigations Section (MCIS) is now investigating this collision. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor. The driver of the semi remained on scene.
“When incidents like this occur, we must reinforce our message asking motorists to slow down when approaching an emergency vehicle or tow truck with emergency lights activated,” says Acting Staff Sergeant Brad Harsch with MCIS. “Conducting vehicle stops or traffic control are risks police regularly navigate, but it is important for motorists to recognize the hazards and the potential consequences a member of the public or officer can face if traffic laws are not followed. We are thankful our officer is alive and apparently not seriously injured.”
Motorists are asked to please remain focused on the safe operation of their vehicles and the traffic around them. Further, Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act (TSA) requires drivers to slow down to 60 km/h when passing emergency vehicles and tow trucks with emergency lights engaged and working roadside. If possible, drivers should provide one lane of space on multi-lane roadways.