Due to an increase in fatal collisions in the county, Parkland RCMP is reminding motorists that safe driving habits are critical to preventing collisions and saving lives.
The RCMP asks drivers to keep the following tips in mind while on the road:
- Avoid all distractions: distracted driving is not limited to texting or talking on a handheld device. It also includes personal grooming, reading, writing, adjusting GPS or audio devices, attending to passengers or pets, or any other activity that might impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely.
- Never drive impaired: alcohol and drugs affect judgement, coordination and reaction time. Arrange a safe ride home.
- Buckle up: ensure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained before driving.
- Be alert at intersections: slow down, watch for traffic in all directions and look twice for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists before proceeding.
- Drive to conditions: adjust your speed to weather, road and traffic conditions.
- Share the road: be mindful of cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists and other road users.
- Share your travel plans: for longer trips, let someone know your destination, route and expected arrival time.
“Every trip is an opportunity to make the right choices behind the wheel,” says Inspector Kevin McGillivray, Parkland RCMP. “We all have a part in road safety. Please do your part by being courteous and by exercising patience.”
Between Aug. 10 of 2025 and Aug. 10 of 2026, the Parkland RCMP responded to an increased number of incidents on Highway 627, including four fatal collisions, 14 non-fatal collisions causing injuries, 19 collisions causing property damage and one hit-and-run collision causing injury.
An additional fatal collision also occurred on Aug. 13.
The Parkland RCMP says it will work with Alberta sheriffs and other agencies to increase enforcement along the highway, within the Parkland detachment’s enforcement zone.
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