A collision east of Edmonton has claimed the lives of two correctional officers and the woman they were transporting, marking a grim first for Alberta's correctional community. Ramandeep Kaur Maan, 25, and Nicolae Serban, 57, both correctional officers, and Kiara Mooswa, 24, the woman in custody, died after a Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) minivan crashed with a Hino cargo box truck near Provost at about 11:22 a.m. on Thursday.
What is known so far
RCMP said the collision occurred at the junction of Highways 41 and 13, roughly 290 kilometres east of Edmonton. The minivan was en route from the Edmonton Institution for Women to Saskatchewan’s Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge when the crash happened. The truck driver suffered minor injuries and has been treated.
- Collision reconstruction specialists from the RCMP have been assigned to the case.
- The Edmonton Medical Examiner’s Office is working with police.
- RCMP have stressed they will not speculate on cause until the investigation is complete.
Victims and response
The deaths have been confirmed by authorities and have prompted a sombre response from colleagues. At the Edmonton Institution for Women, flowers and sympathy cards were placed beside a CSC hat and dress uniform, and a candle was lit as an impromptu memorial for Maan and Serban.
The collision also has a historical implication for Alberta corrections: records kept by the Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Ribbon Society indicate no correctional officer in the province had previously died in an automobile accident while conducting prisoner transport.
"It reminds us that every shift begins with a simple hope: that everyone makes it home,"
The comment came from Drumheller corrections officer Mike Reist, who told Postmedia the crash resonates deeply within the correctional community. He said the work of corrections staff continues in challenging circumstances, and that officers carry the agency’s mission to support public safety while exercising safe and humane control.
Investigation and next steps
RCMP investigators, including collision reconstructionists, are examining the scene and gathering evidence. The Edmonton Medical Examiner’s Office is assisting to determine the precise causes of death. Authorities have not released details on the sequence of events that led to the impact between the minivan and the cargo truck.
Officials have not offered a timeline for the completion of the investigation. Until detailed findings are available, police have urged the public to await the formal results rather than speculate on contributing factors such as road conditions, vehicle speeds or potential mechanical issues.
Practical information for the public
For residents and motorists in the east-central Alberta region, investigators often collect dashcam footage and witness statements. People who were travelling in the area near the junction of Highways 41 and 13 around 11:22 a.m. on Thursday and who may have information, dashcam video, or other relevant details are encouraged to contact the local RCMP detachment.
| Name | Age | Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Ramandeep Kaur Maan | 25 | Winnipeg |
| Nicolae Serban | 57 | Sherwood Park |
| Kiara Mooswa | 24 | North Battleford, Sask. |
The CSC has not released additional comment beyond acknowledging the deaths and the scene response. The identity and condition of the truck driver were disclosed only to the extent that police said he sustained minor injuries.
Local impact
The loss has rippled through Alberta's corrections community and beyond. Colleagues described the incident as a powerful reminder of the everyday risks faced by officers who move people between institutions and community-based programs. The transport to Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge was part of routine movement between federal correctional facilities and community-based healing and rehabilitation programs in another province.
As the investigation proceeds, families, colleagues and communities will be awaiting factual findings from authorities. The RCMP and medical examiner’s determinations will be central to understanding whether systemic or situational factors contributed to the crash.
Anyone with information relevant to the RCMP investigation is asked to contact the local detachment. Media inquiries have been directed to police and the Edmonton Medical Examiner’s Office.
This report will be updated as officials release new information.
