Wood Buffalo RCMP investigate serious injury dirt bike collision

June 26, 2026 - Fort McMurray, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Fort McMurray, Alta. – On June 26, 2026 at approximately 1:00am, Wood Buffalo RCMP and Regional Emergency Services responded to dirt bike collision on Real Martin Drive in the Wood Buffalo area of Fort McMurray. A lone dirt bike rider struck a wooden pole at Wilson Drive near the multi use pathway. EMS transported a 21-year-old suffering from serious injuries to an Edmonton area hospital. 

Wood Buffalo RCMP continue to investigate the cause of the collision and are asking anyone who may have been a witness to contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP at (780) 788‐4000 or 310-RCMP (7267). If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1‐800‐222‐8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

Despite increased patrols and repeated safety information disseminated by RCMP on the dangers of driving off-highway vehicles in such a manner, Wood Buffalo RCMP continue to see an increase in these incidents. This is the third such incident in one week. RCMP would like to remind residents that operating an off-highway vehicle (OHV) in such a manner is dangerous, can cause serious injuries or death, is illegal and can result in criminal charges and fines. 

Off-highway vehicle (OHV) use is strictly prohibited on Fort McMurray roads outside of the Abasand neighbourhood and on all sidewalks, parks, green spaces and urban trails. Wood Buffalo RCMP, in partnership with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) Bylaw Services, continue to patrol and conduct enforcement related to illegal off-highway vehicle use in Fort McMurray. 

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