Composite sketch of male pedestrian struck on the QEll highway near Red Deer on Feb. 16, 2023. (Blackfalds RCMP)

By rdnewsNOW staff

Feb. 16, 2023

RCMP looking to identify pedestrian struck on QEll near Red Deer

Feb 23, 2023 | 1:54 PM

Alberta RCMP Traffic – Innisfail are seeking public assistance in identifying the male pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle on Feb. 16, 2023.

Unfortunately, Mounties say he remains in hospital and has not yet been identified.

The male pedestrian is described as having a light complexion, approximately 25-35-years-old, approximately 130-150 pounds and 5’4” tall with brown curly hair and blue eyes.

If you have any information regarding his identity, please contact Alberta RCMP Traffic – Innisfail at 403-227-3342.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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Feb. 16, 2023 – RCMP remain committed and engaged in this serious pedestrian collision investigation.

Blackfalds and Innisfail RCMP are asking for the public to come forward with any vehicle dashboard footage. Dashboard video and images captured between 1:15 pm – 1:45 pm Feb. 16, 2023 along the north bound lanes of QE II Highway at the 32 Street exit may aid in this investigation.

North bound travel along QE II from the 32 Street exit has reopened.

RCMP wish to apologize for the initial reporting that this matter was a fatal. The pedestrian was air lifted and remains in critical condition in Edmonton.

Our thoughts are with all those involved in this tragic event.

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Feb, 16, 2023 – Blackfalds RCMP are currently on scene of a fatal collision involving a pedestrian on the QEII Highway at the 32 avenue exit.

Northbound traffic on the QE II will be diverted while officers investigate the incident.

An additional release with further details is anticipated.