Lloydminster RCMP investigates collision involving police vehicle
Lloydminster, Alta. – On July 4, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., a Lloydminster RCMP officer was involved in a motor vehicle collision while conducting routine patrol duties within the city. The collision, which took place at the intersection of 50 Avenue and 48 Street, occurred when another vehicle crossed the center line and struck the police cruiser.
Following the collision, the driver of the non-police vehicle fled the scene on foot. RCMP members quickly responded and, with the assistance of information provided by witnesses at the scene, located and arrested the suspect a short time later.
As a result of the investigation, Larissa Berland (36), a resident of Frog Lake, SK, was charged with:
- Dangerous Operation of a vehicle;
- Operation while impaired of a vehicle; and
- Fail to remain at the scene of a collision.
Berland brought before a justice of the peace and released on conditions. She is to appear before the Lloydminster Provincial Court on July 22, 2025.
The RCMP member involved in the collision sustained minor injuries, was assessed in hospital and subsequently released.
“We would like to personally extend our gratitude to the members of the public who stopped to assist our officer immediately following the crash” said Cpl. Byford of the Lloydminster RCMP. “Your quick actions and willingness to remain on scene to provide witness statements greatly assisted our investigation and ensured the safety of everyone involved.”
This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with additional information related to this incident is asked to contact the Lloydminster RCMP at 780-808-8400 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.P3Tips.com. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play. To contact RCMP non-emergency line within any Alberta RCMP Jurisdiction call 310-RCMP(7267).
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