Woman Killed in Rollover Accident Near Lake Louise Given CPR
A tragic rollover accident near Lake Louise has claimed the life of a young woman and left another person seriously injured, highlighting the dangers of highway travel and the importance of emergency response and first aid training.
RCMP have identified the woman killed in the crash as Robyn Hauck, 25, of Leduc, Alberta. She was a passenger in an SUV that rolled on a curved section of Highway 1 early Saturday morning. The driver, Vardan Hovalimyan, 32, of Calgary, sustained severe injuries and remains hospitalized.
Rollover Accident on Highway 1
RCMP, fire crews, and paramedics were dispatched to the westbound lanes of Highway 1, approximately one kilometre west of Lake Louise, around 4 a.m. after a bystander reported a single-vehicle collision.
When emergency responders arrived, they found a dark-coloured SUV that had left the roadway and rolled into a ditch. Both occupants had been ejected from the vehicle. According to Sgt. Jeff Campbell of the Lake Louise RCMP, neither occupant was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Investigators believe the SUV was travelling westbound near Slate Road when the driver encountered a curve in the highway. Police say the driver may not have been familiar with the roadway and overcorrected, causing the vehicle to enter the right-hand ditch and roll.
CPR Performed by First Responders
One of the first RCMP officers on scene immediately began cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on the 25-year-old female passenger. Despite these life-saving efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The male driver was conscious when crews arrived but was not coherent. He was transported by ground ambulance to Banff Mineral Springs Hospital before being airlifted by STARS Air Ambulance to Foothills Hospital in Calgary. Police report that he suffered multiple blunt-force trauma injuries after being ejected from the vehicle, including head and spinal injuries as well as numerous fractures.
Sgt. Jeff Campbell said investigators are also examining whether alcohol or speed may have been factors in the crash. Alcohol was found inside the vehicle, though it has not yet been determined whether it had been consumed or was simply being transported. The posted speed limit in the area is 90 km/h.
Why CPR and First Aid Training Matter
Although not every emergency ends in survival, this incident reinforces how quick action and CPR can be critical during medical emergencies. Early CPR can help maintain circulation and oxygen flow until advanced medical care arrives.
Being trained in CPR and AED use allows bystanders to act confidently in serious situations such as motor vehicle collisions, cardiac emergencies, and traumatic injuries. Residents can learn these essential skills through certified programs like the CPR and AED training courses offered by Winnipeg First Aid, which prepare individuals to respond effectively in real-life emergencies.
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For full details on this incident, readers can view the original report published by the Calgary Herald:
👉 Woman Killed in Rollover Accident Near Lake Louise Given CPR
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