Alberta RCMP: 6 killed, 25 injured in May long weekend collisions

Alberta RCMP report 6 traffic fatalities, issue hundreds of tickets over the long weekend

There were 25 collisions resulting in six fatalities and a number of injuries over the long weekend, but according to the Alberta RCMP the Victoria Day weekend is traditionally challenging for the traffic unit.

Alberta RCMP: 6 killed, 25 injured in May long weekend collisions

The Alberta RCMP say six people were killed and another 25 were injured in vehicle collisions over the Victoria Day long weekend.

Alberta RCMP issues 1,024 tickets over Victoria Day long weekend

The Alberta RCMP was busy over the May long weekend. In a release on May 20, the organization said 122 total drivers were removed from the roads for being impaired due to drugs or alcohol. Overall, 1,204 total tickets were issued, including 26 tickets for distracted driving, 1,142 speeding tickets, and 36 tickets for seatbelt infractions. There were also 25 injury collisions and six fatalities. “The Alberta RCMP will continue to have an enhanced…

Alberta RCMP remove 122 impaired drivers over long weekend

Alberta RCMP removed 122 impaired drivers from provincial roads over the Victoria Day long weekend, as enhanced traffic enforcement ran from May 15 to 18.