Thorsby RCMP responded around 4:00 Saturday morning to a crash on Highway 39 involving a car and an ambulance. RCMP say a Buick Skylark was driving westbound on Highway 39 when it veered onto the center line and struck an eastbound ambulance. The lone driver of the Buick, a 27-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The 51-year-old female paramedic who was driving the ambulance was also pronounced dead.
“A tragic incident has resulted in the death of one of our paramedics and the injury of a second member. “It is with a heavy heart that I am reminded that with the strength of colleagues we must reach out to each other for support. “Stay safe everyone.” -Mike Parker, HSAA#HSAA President — HSAA – Union of Health-Care Experts (@HSAAlberta) September 10, 2022 Officers say the male paramedic in the passenger seat of the ambulance suffered serious injuries and was taken to an Edmonton hospital. They say there were no patients in the ambulance at the time of the crash. RCMP say alcohol and drugs may be factors in the crash. Health Minister Jason Copping tweeted on Saturday afternoon, expressing his condolences to those affected by the crash and saying AHS was also investigating the crash.
We all wish a full recovery for the other EMS worker still in the hospital. AHS is in the process of gathering more information about the incident and is currently under investigation. — Jason Copping (@JasonCoppingAB) September 10, 2022
