Red Deer man convicted in fatal pedestrian hit and run given Conditional Sentence Order

Feb 14, 2024 | 11:34 AM

A local man has been given a Conditional Sentence Order (CSO) in relation to a fatal hit and run involving a pedestrian in Red Deer last year.

Carter Austin Mather, 21, of Red Deer, was given a nine-month Conditional Sentence Order, nine months probation, 10-year firearms prohibition, and a two-year license suspension in Red Deer Court of Justice on Feb. 9, 2024.

It was on Sept. 17, 2023, at 9:07 p.m., when Red Deer RCMP were called to 4217 50 Ave. to assist with a pedestrian collision.

Mounties say the 32-year-old male pedestrian from Red Deer, died as a result of his injuries. The victim’s name, however, was not released.

RCMP charged Carter Mather with the following:

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Background: Sept. 18, 2:54 p.m.

One person is dead following a collision between a vehicle and pedestrian in downtown Red Deer Sunday night.

On Sept. 17, 2023, at 9:07 p.m., Red Deer RCMP were called to 4217 50 Ave. to assist with a collision between a pedestrian and motor vehicle.

RCMP arrived to the location with both Fire and EMS already on scene.

Mounties say witnesses reported that a vehicle was driving southbound on Gaetz Avenue, when it collided with a pedestrian. The driver of the vehicle fled from the scene.

According to police, the 32-year-old, male pedestrian from Red Deer, died as a result of his injuries.

RCMP say the driver of the vehicle turned themselves into police and has since been arrested. Mounties say charges are pending against the driver.

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by Sheldon Spackman

Red Deer man convicted in fatal pedestrian hit and run given Conditional Sentence Order

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