Police report 34 vehicle collisions in 24 hours

Following a weekend snowfall, Edmonton police reported nearly three dozen vehicle collisions over a 24-hour period.

There were 34 collisions from 8 a.m. Sunday to 8 a.m. Monday, spokeswoman Cheryl Voordenhout told Postmedia, adding that the tally includes 22 hit and runs, 11 property damage collisions and one that led to injury.

While collision reports typically see more incidents involving property damage than hit and runs, Edmonton's new collision reporting centres likely received more reports of the former, Voordenhout said.

Accident Support Services International (ASSI), a private company that operates the centres in conjunction with police, reported a total of 173 property damage collisions over the weekend and 27 hit and runs.

The property damage reports were nearly split between the two centres with 86 logged at the northwest location and 87 at the south location, said Kumar Silva, chief operating officer for ASSI.

After those centres launched in late September, drivers now report minor collisions to either of the two facilities located at 15750 116 Ave. and 5805 87A St. However, those involved in vehicle collisions still need to contact police in the event of major incidents, such as crashes involving injuries, death or criminal activity, such as impaired driving or a stolen vehicle.

This week's weather forecast suggests Edmonton will see more snow in the coming days as the city braces for some chilly weather this week.

The forecast projected a 30 per cent chance of flurries Monday night, when the mercury could reach a low of -15 C, and as low as -24 C with the wind chill.

Tuesday is also looking at a 30 per cent chance of flurries with the temperature steady at about -15 C (-24 C with wind chill) during the day, and a low of -17 C at night.