News release

Wood Buffalo RCMP investigate dangerous driving, suspect charged

March 19, 2026 - Fort McMurray, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Fort McMurray, Alta – On Mar. 17, 2026, at approximately 6:05 p.m. Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a complaint of a suspected impaired driver involved in a motor vehicle collision on Highway 63 at Airport Road, otherwise known as Highway 69, in Fort McMurray. The suspect vehicle, identified as a blue 2022 Dodge Ram Pick up truck had collided with a White Ford F250.

When RCMP arrived at the collision scene, the suspect vehicle was seen departing the area at a high rate of speed northbound on Highway 63. The driver of the suspect truck was observed driving into oncoming traffic, into the parking lot of a business, located on Mackenzie Boulevard and became stuck.

RCMP officers were able to arrest the driver without further incident. No injuries were reported from the initial collision.

A 38-year-old, resident of Beaumont, Alta., is facing charges:

• Flight from police
• Refuse to comply with demand
• Failure to stop after accident
• Dangerous operation

The individual was held in police custody for a Judicial Interim Release and has since been released. They are set to appear next in the Alberta Court of Justice in Fort McMurray on Apr. 15, 2026. 

RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity to police. Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you witness of suspect an impaired driver, please call 911. 

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