More Canadians die on the roads during the summer months than at any other time of the year.
Consumption of alcohol or drugs, driving while fatigued, not wearing seatbelts, poor mechanical fitness of vehicles and aggressive driving are often implicated in these tragedies.
Driving while fatigued
We often travel tremendous distance when we go on vacations. Fatigue is a form of impairment, so don’t give into the temptation to push on. If you started your day early, then stop early
Drive defensively
Maintain a safe distance behind other vehicles to give yourself time to stop safely.
Exercise caution when reversing, changing lanes, and turning.
Stay out of other vehicle’s blind spots.
Obey all signs and signals – including speed limits, traffic lights, stop signs and railway crossings.
Don’t create undue risk or endanger other road users by tailgating, closing gaps to prevent merging, driving erratically, speeding, changing lanes in an unsafe manner, and yelling or gesturing at others.
Corman Park Police urges everyone to put safety first when you set out on your summer travels.
CPPS Incidents of Note
On May 17 at 4:56 p.m., while conducting a check stop at Grasswood Road and Preston Avenue, Corman Park Police Service (CPPS) flagged in a vehicle whose driver displayed signs of cannabis impairment. The driver provided a sample of oral fluid resulting in a positive hit for THC. A search of the vehicle under the Cannabis Control Saskatchewan Act resulted in multiple cannabis joints and vape cartridges. The driver, who was already suspended from driving, received a 120-day drivers license suspension and a 37-day vehicle impound.
May 19 at 3:45 p.m. CPPS conducted a traffic stop on Highway 12 south of Township Road (TWP) 380 to alert the driver of possible mechanical issues. It was learned the male passenger, after lying about his name, was found to have a no-contact condition with the female driver. He was arrested and charged with two counts of breaching a release order and one count of fraudulently impersonating another person and was released with a future court date in Saskatoon.
On May 19 at 2:22 a.m., RCMP dispatched a call of two males trespassing on a property east of Saskatoon on an ATV. CPPS attended and located two males. The driver of the ATV provided a breath sample into a roadside screening device resulting in a FAIL. The driver was arrested and transported to Saskatoon detachment where he provided two samples of breath resulting in readings of 190 mgs% and 180 mgs%. He was released with charges of impaired operation of a conveyance and impaired operation of a conveyance at or over 80 mgs% for a future court date in Saskatoon Provincial Court.
On May 21 at 2:12 a.m., RCMP dispatched a call of a domestic disturbance in Warman. One of the involved parties had fled the scene prior to police arriving. CPPS located the individual on Highway 11 near TWP 381 and performed a traffic stop. The driver displayed signs of alcohol impairment and submitted to a roadside screening device sample resulting in a WARN. The driver was subsequently issued a 72-hour drivers license suspension and a 72-hour vehicle impound.
On May 21 at 10:46 p.m., CPPS conducted a traffic stop on Highway 12 near TWP 380, with the driver displaying signs of drug impairment.The driver submitted to an oral fluid test which resulted in a positive for THC and Cocaine. The driver, who was traveling with a 1-year-old and 10-year-old in the vehicle, was issued a 30-day suspension and a 30 day impound as this was his second offence.
On May 23 CPPS received a report of a structure fire on Strathcona Avenue. CPPS attended with RCMP and Saskatoon Fire where the homeowner had returned to find their house on fire. Saskatoon Fire extinguished the fire which appeared to have started in the kitchen.
On May 25 at 9:25 p.m., CPPS stopped a vehicle for speeding on Clarence Avenue near Diana Street, traveling at 110 kph in a 60 kph zone. The driver was read the mandatory approved screening device demand and after multiple attempts the driver was charged with refusing to provide a breath sample. He was released with a future court date in Saskatoon Provincial Court.
On May 27 at 3:20 a.m., Saskatoon Police Service attempted to stop a vehicle north on Idywyld Drive, which failed to stop. CPPS was able to set up a spike belt near 71st Street which was successful. Saskatoon Police Service Air Support followed the vehicle until two individuals were taken into custody by RCMP without incident.