RCMP officer killed in collision while responding to call
Posted April 10, 2023 10:23 am.
Last Updated April 10, 2023 9:09 pm.
RCMP in Strathcona County has confirmed an officer has died following a collision early Monday morning.
The collision happened around 2 a.m., as Const. Harvinder Singh Dhami, better known by his colleagues as Harvey, was responding to a noise complaint.
Photo of Harvinder Singh Dhami. (Photo Courtesy: Alberta RCMP)
RCMP say while driving along Township Road 540, he collided with a concrete barrier.
“Despite efforts of emergency personnel and civilians on scene, Harvey succumbed to his injuries,” said RCMP in a press conference Monday afternoon.
Scene where an RCMP officer was killed Monday morning. (Photo Credit: Rod Maldaner, CityNews)
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RCMP did not confirm if anyone else was injured in the collision.
Dhami was described as “someone who was mature with a strong sense of responsibility. He was hardworking, dependable and so well-liked by everyone around him.”
The Mountie’s death marks the ninth Canadian police officer death in the last seven months, while in the line of duty.
RCMP have confirmed an investigation is still ongoing.
