Regina police are urging everyone who uses the city's roads to exercise extra caution after a recent rise in collisions involving pedestrians, cyclists and e-bike riders.
Spike in incidents over 10-day period
The Regina Police Service says there have been 10 collisions involving vehicles and pedestrians, cyclists or e-bike riders reported over a 10-day span, resulting in multiple injuries and one fatality. Since a road-safety reminder was distributed on Sept. 25, officers have been called to three more serious collisions.
Police provided details on a handful of recent incidents that underline the scope of the problem:
- Sept. 26 — a collision at Dewdney Avenue and Park Street between a vehicle and a motorcycle. An adult male motorcyclist was taken to hospital with injuries described as serious but not life-threatening.
- Sept. 27 — a six-year-old girl was struck at Pasqua Street and Parliament Avenue when a driver stopped at a red light and turned right. The child was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries; the investigation is ongoing.
- Sept. 28 — an adult woman was struck at Sandringham Road and Cumberland Road and taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
What police are asking of road users
In its advisory, the Regina Police Service reminded motorists, pedestrians and cyclists to take responsibility for their own safety and for those around them. Patrols remain active and investigations into several collisions are continuing.
"Ensure their view is unobstructed, watch for pedestrians at every intersection and remain alert when other vehicles stop near crosswalks."
Alongside that guidance, police emphasised other practical precautions:
- Motorists should check mirrors and windows for obstructions, watch intersections closely and be prepared to stop when other vehicles slow or stop near crosswalks.
- Pedestrians are urged to cross only at designated locations, confirm that traffic has stopped before entering each lane and stay aware of their surroundings.
- Cyclists and e-scooter or e-bike riders are reminded to wear helmets, obey traffic rules and dismount when crossing streets where required.
Recent serious collisions — timeline
| Date | Location | Injuries / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 26 | Dewdney Ave & Park St | Adult male motorcyclist — serious, non-life-threatening injuries |
| Sept. 27 | Pasqua St & Parliament Ave | Six-year-old girl — serious, non-life-threatening injuries; investigation ongoing |
| Sept. 28 | Sandringham Rd & Cumberland Rd | Adult female pedestrian — serious, non-life-threatening injuries |
Those are the incidents publicly detailed by police; they form part of the broader count of 10 collisions reported over the period.
Local impact and next steps
The spike has prompted renewed warnings from police ahead of the busy autumn months when daylight hours shorten and visibility can decline. For families, the incident at Pasqua Street and Parliament Avenue is a stark reminder of the risks children face near traffic, even at controlled intersections.
Investigations remain active. Police say they will continue to review the circumstances of each collision and are reminding the public to report information that could assist their inquiries.
With weather turning toward colder, wetter conditions, the Regina Police Service and city traffic safety advocates are likely to reiterate education and enforcement measures aimed at reducing the number of serious injuries on city streets. In the meantime, officers stress that vigilance from every road user is the most immediate step toward preventing further harm.
