Strathcona County RCMP examine after bike owner killed on Freeway 16

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RCMP consider alcohol could also be a think about a collision on Freeway 16 outdoors Sherwood park that left a bike owner lifeless Friday morning.

Strathcona RCMP had been referred to as to a collision on Freeway 16 at Broadmoor Boulevard at 5:12 a.m. Friday morning, mentioned a information launch. In keeping with officers, when emergency crews arrived they discovered one individual lifeless on the scene.

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Mounties mentioned the investigation revealed that the deceased was a bike owner who was hit by a automobile. The sufferer has been recognized, nonetheless, particulars are usually not being launched till subsequent of kin may be notified, mentioned RCMP.

The driving force of the automobile concerned within the collision was positioned and brought to hospital with accidents.

RCMP consider alcohol could also be an element on this incident and an impaired driving inflicting demise investigation is underway, with the motive force of the automobile concerned.

Officers confirmed the scene was cleared and common site visitors circulate was restored by Friday afternoon.