Turtleford RCMP were called to the scene of a collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle that claimed the life of a 38-year-old man Saturday.
The collision was reported at 10 p.m. on Highway 26, approximately five kilometres south of St. Walburg. The initial investigation indicates that the male pedestrian was wearing dark clothing while walking on the highway. The pedestrian was struck by a southbound vehicle and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and co-operated with the investigation. St. Walburg Fire and Rescue, St. Walburg Ambulance and a Collision Analyst from Saskatoon Traffic Services attended the scene to assist Turtleford RCMP. Traffic on Highway 26 was re-routed during the investigation and has now been re-opened.
The family of the deceased have been notified. The name of the deceased is not being released at this time.
The investigation is ongoing.
