13-year-old dead after car crashes into power pole in north Regina, charges expected

A 13-year-old passenger is dead after a car slammed into a power pole and rolled Thursday morning.

The Regina Police Service are investigating the collision.

The vehicle, with the front end crushed, was sitting on the sidewalk in front of a home on a corner lot at Sixth Avenue North and Lorne Street, a couple of blocks east of Albert Street.

The car was lying on top of a broken piece of a power pole from across the street, and a nearby fence also appeared to have been damaged in the crash.

Debris, including parts of the car, a backpack and a water bottle, was strewn across the road.

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Officers arrived shortly after 5:30 a.m. The 13-year-old passenger was declared dead on the scene.

“The investigation is ongoing, however, charges are expected,” police said in a statement.

Traffic in the area was shut down in all directions, but restrictions have since been lifted.

Police say more information will be released at a later time.

Reaction from residents in the area

Prior to police confirming the fatal crash, 980 CJME spoke with residents in the area.

“It’s terrible,” said Brian Bailey, who lives in the area. “That is all I have to say. It is terrible.”

Brian Bailey said he often sees drivers speeding down Sixth Avenue North. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)

Bailey said he often sees people speeding down Sixth Avenue North. Police on the scene did not specify the cause of the crash, but Bailey said he wonders if speed was a factor.

“The force to take out a telephone pole like that is incredible,” he said. “Those telephone poles don’t move.”

Terry Volpel said the street is typically quite safe, and he’s not sure what could have caused the crash. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)

Terry Volpel was also shocked by what he saw. He said he’s been living in the area for the past five years, and hasn’t seen many accidents.

“It’s a pretty safe street,” Volpel said.

“It’s a pretty wide street, and there’s not a lot of people parking on the street, so something must have given. It’s hard to understand how a vehicle can lose control like that.”

Heather Veer said she heard the sirens, and looked out her window to see the aftermath of the car crash. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)

Heather Veer also lives in the area. She said she didn’t hear the crash, but heard the sirens.

“I was actually in bed and I heard like one siren, then a few seconds later, another, then another, and then I heard them stop close by,” she said.

“I was scared,” added Veer. “It doesn’t look good to me.”

— with files from 980 CJME