EPS officer struck by vehicle during traffic stop

An Edmonton Police Service officer was struck by a vehicle yesterday afternoon following a traffic stop in southeast Edmonton.

Shortly after 4 p.m. on Monday, June 12, 2023, officers from Traffic Enforcement Section (TES) were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Mill Woods Road and 36B Avenue when they observed a Hyundai Sonata speeding. Officers conducted a traffic stop and had a brief interaction with the driver before that driver subsequently put the vehicle in reverse, striking one of the officers. The officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated and transported to hospital by paramedics for treatment.

Police arrested the 15-year-old female driver and 19-year-old female passenger on scene. The driver was transported to hospital by paramedics as a precaution. Investigators have since determined that the vehicle was stolen, and the driver did not have a valid driver’s license.

Charges are pending against the driver and passenger.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dash cam footage of the incident to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.