Witness Appeal After Serious Two-Vehicle Collision in Red Deer

Community Safety Alert for Red Deer Residents

On the afternoon of April 2, 2026, officers from the Red Deer RCMP responded to a serious collision involving two SUVs in Red Deer, Alberta. The crash, reported at approximately 2:36 p.m., involved a green SUV and a black SUV. Each vehicle was occupied only by its driver, and both individuals were taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.

The collision occurred in the area of 40 Avenue and Southbrook Street. While the immediate medical needs of those involved have been addressed, the RCMP are continuing their investigation and are turning to the public for help in understanding what led up to this incident. Anyone who was in the vicinity during the relevant time window, or who has dashcam recordings, may hold crucial information for investigators.

Official Details and How the Public Can Help

The Red Deer RCMP are actively seeking assistance from community members who were driving or walking near the collision area around the time of the incident. Even small details or partial video clips may help clarify the sequence of events leading up to the crash.

Based on the official information provided:

• Incident date: April 2, 2026
• Incident time: initial report received at approximately 2:36 p.m.
• Location focus: area of 40 Avenue and Southbrook Street, Red Deer
• Vehicles involved: two SUVs – one described as a green SUV and the other as a black SUV
• Occupants: each SUV had a single driver; no mention of passengers
• Injuries: both drivers transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
• Investigation status: collision remains under active investigation by the Red Deer RCMP

The RCMP are specifically asking for the following:

• Any witnesses who saw the collision or either SUV in the moments before impact.
• Any dashcam video recorded while travelling along 40 Avenue and Southbrook Street between 2:20 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. on April 2, 2026.
• Any other information that may help explain how the collision occurred or the driving behaviour observed beforehand.

Urgent Request to the CrimeCanada Community

CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community in and around Red Deer to actively assist in this investigation. If you were in the area of 40 Avenue and Southbrook Street between 2:20 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. on April 2, 2026, please carefully review any dashcam or phone footage you may have from that time. Even if the collision itself is not visible, video showing either the green SUV or the black SUV before the crash could be valuable.

If you have information or video related to this incident, please contact:

• Red Deer RCMP: 403-406-2200
• Crime Stoppers (anonymous tips):
  • Phone: 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
  • Online: www.P3Tips.com
  • Mobile: use the “P3 Tips” app via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store

For those who prefer online tools to stay informed or report crime, the Alberta RCMP also encourages the use of the Alberta RCMP app, available through Apple and Google Play, which provides access to online reporting options and RCMP news.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From CrimeCanada.ca’s perspective, collisions of this nature are a critical public safety concern for the Alberta community. Serious crashes can occur quickly on busy city routes, and community cooperation is often essential for reconstructing what happened. Reviewing local data, such as our Red Deer Crime Statistics & Safety Report, can help residents understand broader safety patterns in their city and support more informed conversations about road safety and enforcement.

We encourage drivers in Red Deer to use dashcams responsibly, obey posted speed limits, remain attentive at intersections, and be especially cautious in mixed residential and arterial areas like 40 Avenue and Southbrook Street. Promptly sharing relevant footage or eyewitness information with police not only assists current investigations, but also contributes to a safer road network for everyone. Staying engaged with ongoing safety alerts and public advisories is a practical way for residents to support prevention efforts and protect their communities.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the alberta community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.