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UPDATE: one person in serious condition

Semi truck hits pedestrian on QEII near Gas Alley Friday

Dec 1, 2023 | 4:06 PM

UPDATE: 6:22 a.m., Dec. 2

RCMP say one person is in hospital after being struck on the QEII highway.

It was around 3:18 p.m. on Dec. 1 when RCMP responded to a serious MVC involving a pedestrian and a semi truck on the QEII near Gasoline Alley.

RCMP say initial investigation indicates the person may have been trying to cross the highway on foot. RCMP say they were taken to local hospital and then flown to Calgary in serious condition.

There are no other details to be shared about the victim at this time.

The driver of the semi remained on scene, police note.

RCMP continue to investigate the circumstances of the collision.

ORIGINAL

Blackfalds RCMP said Friday at 4 p.m. that they and emergency crews are currently on scene of a serious motor vehicle collision.

The crash is in the northbound lanes of the QEII Highway at Gasoline Alley.

RCMP anticipate remaining on scene for several hours.

Updates are anticipated. Check back here and listen to BIG105 or 106.7 REWIND Radio for the latest.