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The Medicine Hat Police Service is requesting public assistance to further the investigation into a motor vehicle collision.

On July 18, 2024, at approximately 10:30 PM police, fire and EMS responded to a serious injury motor vehicle collision that had occurred at the intersection of Strachan Road and Shannon Dr/Spruce Way SE, Medicine Hat, AB.

When the first responders arrived on scene there were numerous individuals attempting to assist those impacted by this collision.  The MHPS is requesting that any witnesses who were first on scene, in the area at the time, or have any firsthand information regarding the motor vehicle collision to contact the Traffic Unit by email at traffic@mhps.ca.

Media Contact:
Sgt. Stacey Fishley
Traffic Unit
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8471

At about 10:30 pm, July 18, 2024, emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of Strachan Road and Shannon Dr SE in response to an injury motor vehicle collision. Police closed Strachan Road SE from 13 Avenue SE to Sprague Way SE overnight while the Traffic Unit conducted an investigation. The roads have since opened and the MHPS Traffic Unit continues to investigate the cause of the crash

There will be no further updates at this time.

The Medicine Hat Police Service will be conducting an over dimensional load escort on July 16, 2024, starting at 9:00 am.  The over dimensional load will be starting at Bromley Mechanical (925 23 Street SW) and travelling to the west Redcliff, AB limits on Highway #1. Traffic will be affected in both the East and West bound lanes on Highway #1 and in the SW Industrial area due to counterflowing of the over dimensional load.  Please avoid these areas if possible and arrange to take alternate routes, please be patient and follow all police/bylaw/pilot vehicle directions.

The MHPS Traffic Unit have cleared from the scene and traffic flow has been restored. The crash is still under investigation.  

No further details will be released at this time.

On Saturday July 6, 2024, at approximately 12:30AM, Medicine Hat Police Service, EMS and Medicine Hat Fire responded to a motor vehicle crash on the Trans Canada Highway between College Avenue and 13 Avenue SE. The single vehicle involved had been traveling east bound when the driver lost control and crashed into a Jersey barricade. The two occupants were treated by EMS and transferred to Medicine Hat Regional Hospital for serious, non-life-threatening injuries.

Members of the MHPS Traffic Unit remain at the scene conducting the investigation. West bound traffic is diverted onto Trans Canada Way. Motorists are asked to avoid the area as delays are expected.  

On Friday July 5, 2024 at about 0803 hours, Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol and Traffic Unit members assisted by Medicine Hat Fire and EMS, attended to the intersection of 13 Ave and South Boundary Road SE, in response to an MVC. A Ford F150 and Chrysler Sebring collided at the intersection. Both drivers were transported to Medicine Hat Regional Hospital via EMS.  The 59 year old male driver of the Ford F150 was treated and released with minor injuries. The 90 year old female driver of the Chrysler Sebring was flown to Calgary with serious injuries.  

The accident scene is now clear and the MHPS Traffic Unit are continuing the investigation. Any witnesses to the MVC are asked to contact MHPS (403)529-8481.

Members of the Medicine Hat Police Service – Traffic Unit, is currently investigation a motor vehicle collision on South Boundary Road at 13 Ave SE.

Traffic flow is being redirected in this area. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes until further notice.  

Justin Hudson, who was the subject of a missing person report, has been found and is safe. The Medicine Hat Police thank the public for their attention with this matter.

A/Staff Sgt David Gornisiewicz

Tickets are now on sale for the 63rd annual Medicine Hat Police Association Ball.  This year the event will be held at the Desert Blume Golf Course clubhouse and music will be provided by the Rob Hudec band.

To purchase tickets call Sgt. Darlene Garrecht at 403-9522-6898

On June 29, 2024, at approximately 3:00pm, MHPS responded to an armed robbery at a business in the 1500 block of Dunmore Rd SE.  An employee of the store had been assaulted during the robbery and the suspect had fled the scene prior to police arrival.  The investigation led police to a nearby apartment, where the suspect was located but refused to surrender.  Police obtained a warrant to enter the dwelling, resulting in the suspect’s arrest.  A search warrant was also obtained, allowing police to recover items related to the robbery inside the apartment. 

The suspect is identified as 36-year-old0  Kyle NEAPETUNG of Medicine Hat.  Neapetung is charged with Robbery, Assault with a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon Dangerous to the Public. He was held for a Judicial Interim Release Hearing resulting in him being remanded in custody with his next court date set for July 3, 2024.