A 43-year-old Edmonton man faces multiple charges after a vehicle struck a police vehicle and another parked vehicle in Grande Prairie on November 11, 2026.
Just before 8 p.m., Grande Prairie Police Service officers were called to the area of Pinnacle Drive and Pinnacle Way to assist EMS with a report of a driver in medical distress who was believed to be experiencing an overdose.
Officers arrived before EMS and located a GMC truck on the grass with its engine running. The vehicle appeared to have struck a residential fence. A lone occupant was in the driver's seat and did not respond when officers attempted to communicate with him.
The truck then left the area and stopped at the intersection of Pinnacle Drive and 108 Street. As officers again attempted to communicate with the driver, he remained unresponsive. During efforts to prevent the vehicle from continuing, the truck was driven toward police and EMS personnel, striking a parked police vehicle before continuing along Kateri Drive at a low speed.
Near Kateri Drive and 106 Street, the truck swerved into a yard, struck a vehicle parked in a driveway, and narrowly missed a pedestrian. Officers then took the driver into custody.
The driver appeared to be experiencing medical distress believed to be drug-related. EMS treated the man at the scene before transporting him to Grande Prairie Regional Hospital with assistance from fire personnel. No injuries were reported.
A 43-year-old Edmonton man has been charged with:
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle;
- Flight from police;
- Two counts of assaulting a peace officer with a weapon;
- Impaired operation;
- Failing to remain; and
- Mischief under $5,000.
The accused was held in custody for a judicial hearing.
