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By Chris Brown

Brooks RCMP investigating collision involving peace officer’s vehicle

Jun 5, 2023 | 3:25 PM

BROOKS, AB – Brooks RCMP are investigating after a collision on Friday involving a Newell County peace officer’s vehicle.

On Monday, Mounties say the peace officer was conducting a traffic stop on Highway 873 and Township Road 200 when his emergency vehicle was struck by an unrelated passing vehicle at a high rate of speed. The highway was closed for about six hours following the collision.

“When passing a tow truck or emergency vehicle with its lights flashing, Alberta law requires motorists to slow to 60km/h or less,” said Const. Michael Hagel of the Brooks RCMP Detachment. “Please move over if there is room to give us space to work.”

No injuries were reported the collision.