Wayne Gretzky Drive collision leaves woman seriously injured, officer with minor wounds
Woman seriously injured and an officer hurt after a police vehicle collided with a car at 118 Street and Wayne Gretzky Drive about 11 p.m.; police investigating.
A collision at 118 Street and Wayne Gretzky Drive around 11 p.m. left a woman with serious but non-life-threatening injuries and a police officer with minor wounds, police said in a news release Friday. The vehicle carrying the officer was responding to another crash with emergency lights and siren activated when it struck the car, according to the statement.
Collision scene and timeline
Police say the crash occurred at approximately 11 p.m. at the intersection of 118 Street and Wayne Gretzky Drive. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene after the police vehicle, on an active response, collided with another car.
First responders treated both the woman and the officer at the scene before they were transported for medical assessment. Authorities described the woman’s injuries as serious but not life-threatening, while the officer received treatment for minor injuries.
Emergency response and on-scene actions
Fire and ambulance crews secured the intersection and provided initial medical care, police stated. Officers also established a perimeter to preserve evidence and protect emergency personnel working at the scene.
Traffic in the immediate area was diverted while investigators documented the crash site and cleared debris. Police did not provide further details on the condition of the other vehicle’s occupants in the initial release.
Police vehicle status and call details
According to the news release, the police vehicle involved had its emergency lights and siren activated and was en route to another collision when the impact happened. Authorities did not specify whether the responding unit was transporting patients or the nature of the earlier call.
Officials said the activation of lights and siren indicates the vehicle was operating in emergency-response mode, a factor investigators will consider as they reconstruct the sequence of events. Standard procedures require examination of dash-cam footage, vehicle telemetry and witness statements in such cases.
Investigation steps and public information
Police confirmed an investigation is underway and said they will review all available evidence, including video and officer statements. They urged anyone who witnessed the collision to contact investigators to assist with compiling a full account of what occurred.
No charges were reported in the initial bulletin and investigators have not yet released a timeline for when further findings will be shared. The public will be updated as new, verified information becomes available, police added.
Traffic impacts and safety advisories
The collision caused temporary closures and delays at a busy intersection late into the night while crews cleared the scene. Drivers are reminded to expect residual congestion in the area and to follow posted detours or directions from officers when responding to emergency incidents.
Officials reiterated standard safety precautions around emergency scenes, including slowing down, moving over where possible, and giving responders room to work. Authorities emphasized that collisions involving emergency vehicles can present complex hazards and often necessitate extended road interruptions.
Context on emergency vehicle collisions
Crashes involving emergency vehicles, especially while responding with lights and sirens, remain a focus for road-safety analysts and police training programs. Investigations typically examine factors such as speed, traffic signals, road conditions, and the actions of other drivers at the time.
Police did not comment Friday on whether mechanical issues, roadway lighting or weather were factors in this collision. The ongoing probe will aim to determine causation and whether any policy or procedural changes should follow.
The woman injured in the collision and the officer received prompt medical attention and were taken for further assessment, police said in their Friday release, as the investigation continues to piece together the events at 118 Street and Wayne Gretzky Drive.
