Drayton Valley RCMP investigation fatal hit and run
Posted May 23, 2023 8:31 pm.
Mounties in Drayton Valley are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred over the long weekend.
Breton RCMP say they received a report of a hit and run just after 9 p.m. on May 20.
Due to the location of the collision, Breton RCMP called for assistance from Drayton Valley.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found the vehicle initially reported, on fire.
Mounties also noticed an occupant of the vehicle was dead and had been ejected from the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was confirmed to have no injuries.
Through an initial investigation, RCMP say it is believed the vehicle collided with a semi-truck, which then fled the scene.
Police are still investigating the collision, and are asking anyone who has any information to contact the Breton RCMP at 780-542-4456 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8377.
