On May 21st, 2017 the Blackfalds RCMP responded to a call for service involving a single motor vehicle leaving the roadway on Highway 2A in the Town of Blackfalds and driving into a pond in the area of Parkwood road.

Upon arrival at the scene, members of the public who witnessed the incident along with RCMP members entered the water to free the lone occupant from the motor vehicle which was partially submerged.

Due to these actions, the lone male occupant was removed from the vehicle with minimal injury. EMS arrived on scene, assessed the male and took him to the hospital for a follow-up treatment. The cause of the collision is still under investigation by the Blackfalds RCMP. 

The Blackfalds RCMP would like to thank the actions of the public who assisted with the rescue and recovery of the lone occupant of this motor vehicle without hesitation.