One arrested following fatal collision involving pedestrian

One person has been arrested in connection to an alleged hit and run from April.

On April 7, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Clairmont RCMP responded to a collision involving a semi-truck and a pedestrian on Highway 43 near Range Road 55. 

When first responders arrived, a 56-year-old resident of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, was pronounced deceased on scene. 

Following the initial response to the collision, a co-aligning criminal investigation was launched.

As a result of this investigation, a 47 year-old resident of Morinville, has been charged with failing to remain at the scene of a collision causing death.

 The accused was released, and is expected to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice in Grande Prairie on November 18, with conditions.

Thomas Robertson
Thomas Robertson
Based in Grande Prairie, Thomas has a strong passion for writing and watching sports. He loves getting involved around the community, and always willing to crack a joke.

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