A 61-year-old man from Airdrie was arrested and charged with impaired driving after he rolled his vehicle Aug. 12 on Highway 566 east of Highway 2, according to Airdrie RCMP Constable Matt Gervais.
“From conversations (responding members had) with him, he was showing signs of impairment,” Gervais said. “He had alcohol on his breath.”
RCMP, EMS and Rocky View County Fire Services (RVCFS) attended the scene of the single-vehicle rollover at approximately 3:12 p.m. The Airdrie resident was the lone occupant of the vehicle, according to Gervais.
The man was taken back to the Airdrie detachment where he blew more than three times over the legal level, Gervais said.
EMS was called to the scene, however, Spokesman Adam Loria said the man sustained no injuries and was not transported to hospital.
According to Gervais, this is the second time in less than a month Airdrie RCMP have charged an impaired driver who is more than two times over the legal limit of 0.08.
“People are taking the risk – they’re not at the legal limit, they’re way over the legal limit,” Gervais said. “It’s concerning because people continue to drink and drive. When they’re driving at that kind of limit, that’s a ridiculous level.”
A two-year-old boy was injured falling from a second floor window in Airdrie Aug. 13. EMS, Airdrie RCMP and Airdrie Fire Department (AFD) were called to a residence at approximately 4:30 p.m.
“Our team did the initial assessment,” Deputy Fire Chief Garth Rabel said. “A child fell through a window screen. We transferred patient care to EMS when they arrived.”
The child had fallen and landed on concrete. According to Rabel, he was being held by his mother and was crying when firefighters arrived.
The distance the child fell is estimated at four to five metres, according to Loria. Paramedics transported the child to the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary in stable and non life-threatening condition.
Loria said the incident is a good reminder to parents and caregivers to safety-proof the areas around windows, particularly those on upper floors.
Local EMS is a member Partners Promoting Window and Balcony Safety, a national organization of EMS services, which provides education and safety tips to parents and caregivers.
“Unfortunately (these kinds of incidents) do still happen a few times a year and our goal is obviously to get that number to zero. When they do, it’s a good time to remind parents and caregivers of some tips,” he said.
“Move anything (children) can climb on away from windows. Tie up the cords on blinds up high, buy locks for your windows so they can only open to a certain distance and teach your children the dangers. Show them as best as you can what can happen if you lean on a screen.”
For more information and safety tips, Loria said he encouraged parents and caregivers to visit windowsafety.ca
If you have any information about any crime, contact the Airdrie RCMP Detachment at (403) 945-7200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at tipsubmit.com
