Alberta RCMP Constable Harvinder Singh Dhami dies in motor vehicle accident while responding to a complaint

Alberta RCMP Constable Harvinder Singh Dhami Photo: RCMP

ALBERTA’S Strathcona County RCMP continue to investigate a motor vehicle accident involving a Strathcona County RCMP Constable Harvinder Singh Dhami at approximately 2 a.m. on Monday, April 10 on Township Road 540.

Dhami was responding to assist members with a noise complaint. While en route to the call, his vehicle struck a large concrete barrier or abutment.

Despite efforts of emergency responders and the civilians present, Dhami succumbed to his injuries.

He is survived by his wife Ravinder and her family, his mother, his sister and his brother.

The Alberta RCMP said that the tragic incident was still under investigation, and more information may be provided when available.

Dhami joined the RCMP in 2019 and was posted to Strathcona Municipal detachment. He was known to be a team member who was compassionate, caring and very community oriented, the RCMP said.

“Losing a member of our police service and a member of the community is incredibly difficult,” said Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki, Commanding Officer of the Alberta RCMP. “We are very appreciative of the support that has been extended to the family, our staff and the community.”

Our thoughts are with his friends and family, he added.

 

Here is Zablocki’s full statement:

“Constable Harvinder Singh Dhami, known to everyone as “Harvey”, of the Strathcona County detachment was killed in the line of duty this morning at approximately 2 a.m.

“Cst. Dhami was involved in a motor vehicle accident while responding to assist members with a noise complaint. While en route to the call, his vehicle struck a large concrete barrier or abutment.

“Despite efforts of the emergency personnel and civilians, Harvey succumbed to his injuries.

“Cst. Dhami graduated Depot in 2019 and was posted in Strathcona Municipal detachment. Right from the time he started at Depot, Harvey was known as someone who was mature with a strong sense of responsibility. He was hard working, dependable and so well liked by everyone around him. This was so evident this morning in talking with members and staff of his watch and detachment.

“Cst. Dhami took great pride in wearing the uniform and we were very proud to have him on our team.

“Harvey is survived by his wife Ravinder and her family, his mother, his sister and his brother.

“Losing a member of our police service and a member of the community is incredibly difficult. We are very appreciative of the support that has been extended to the family, our staff and the community.”