Emergency crews on scene of fatal pedestrian collision near Lake Louise
RCMP say their scene investigation of a fatal pedestrian collision along Highway 1 near Lake Louise has now been completed.
The initial investigation has determined that on Aug. 5 at approximately 9:15 a.m., a couple from Ontario parked their vehicle at a rest area located east of Lake Louise. They got out of their vehicle and were taking photographs when a westbound pickup truck struck them on the shoulder of the roadway.
EMS and STARS arrived on scene and Mounties say attempts to resuscitate the 39 year old male from Ontario were unsuccessful and he died on scene. The female was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.
Police say the truck did not stop and nearby detachments were notified. Just before 11:00 a.m., Golden RCMP found the vehicle involved in the collision and after further investigation, arrested the driver.
