Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Sturgeon County

A man around the age of 30 is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Sturgeon County, northwest of St. Albert.

On Dec. 12 just after 6:30 p.m. a pedestrian was struck by a single motor vehicle on Highway 37 near Range Road 270 in the county. 

The man, who was wearing dark clothing, came into contact with a passing motorist, the RCMP said in a media release. 

EMS attended however the pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. 

Traffic on the highway was diverted for several hours while an RCMP Collision Reconstructionist assisted with the investigation.  

Identification of the pedestrian is pending consultation with the Medical Examiner’s Office. 

Any persons who may have seen what or who have dash cam footage are asked to contact the Morinville RCMP detachment.

If you have any information about this incident, please call the Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4520.  If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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