Man walking on rural road dies after being struck by vehicle
RCMP are investigating what may be a hit and run accident involving a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a vehicle on a rural road near Meadow Lake, Sask.
According to RCMP, around 5 a.m. CST Saturday, officers responded to a call about a pedestrian who appeared to have been struck by a vehicle on the Matchee-Neeb Road, which is approximately 20 kilometres east of Meadow Lake.
They said a 24-year-old male from the Flying Dust First Nation was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy will take place next week.
RCMP noted that vehicle involved did not remain at the scene and their investigation in ongoing.
Officers from the Meadow Lake detachment as well as specialists in forensics and collision reconstruction are involved in the case.
RCMP ask anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Meadow Lake RCMP or local police.
