On January 28, 2018 at approximately 0300 am Police were dispatched to the intersection of Lewvan Drive and Dewdney Avenue for a report of a two vehicle accident.
Preliminary investigation reveals that a taxi may have been stopped northbound on Lewvan Drive at a red traffic light at Dewdney Avenue when it was rear-ended by a northbound truck. Extensive damage was caused to both vehicles; however the truck failed to remain at the scene. A caller was able to help police locate the truck and driver a distance away.
Two of five occupants had to be cut from the taxi by RFD crews. EMS transported all five occupants to hospital, one with serious injuries.
Police and Fire crews are currently on scene working. Traffic in the described area is restricted and/or blocked for an unknown time frame.
Regina Police Service is asking members of the public to be aware of the traffic restriction.
No further information to release at this time as the investigation is unfolding.
