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Pedestrian dies following collision on QEII Highway near Red Deer

Galen Hartviksen
By Galen Hartviksen

Mounties say a pedestrian was struck by a southbound vehicle while attempting to cross the Queen Elizabeth II Highway on Monday, December 8th.

It happened just north of Mackenzie Road near Red Deer at about 11:55am.

According to Blackfalds RCMP, when they arrived the pedestrian was located deceased.

The deceased has been identified as a 31-year-old woman from Red Deer.

Police are continuing to investigate and Alberta RCMP are extending their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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