Unity RCMP detachment involved in dangerous driving and flight from police investigation

Irma, Alta. – Wainwright RCMP have laid charges in connection with a dangerous driver that fled a traffic stop on Highway 14 near Irma on Aug. 13, 2023. The suspect drove into Saskatchewan and struck several cars. His vehicle was ultimately disabled by Unity RCMP and he was taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, RCMP have charged Hay River resident, Bert Tyrell Buckley (39), with:

• Dangerous driving (x3)

• Fail to stop after accident (x3)

• Flight from police (x2)

• Drive while prohibited

Buckley was taken before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody with his next court date set for Aug. 17, 2023, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Wainwright.

Wainwright RCMP continue to investigate this offence. We are asking drivers who may have been struck by or have dash camera footage of the suspect’s White Ford 150 to report to the Wainwright RCMP at 780-842-4461.